Directions:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour 8-inch-diameter springform pan.
- Boil 1/2 cup whiskey in small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Combine bittersweet chocolate, espresso powder mixture, and 1/4 cup boiled whiskey in small metal bowl. Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir until mixture is smooth. Remove bowl from over water. Finely grind almonds with 2 tablespoons flour in processor.
- Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and 6 tablespoons vanilla sugar in medium bowl until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks 1 at a time, then sea salt. Fold in chocolate mixture, then ground almond mixture. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in another bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into batter alternately with remaining 4 tablespoons flour in 3 additions. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
- Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 30 minutes. Remove pan sides and cool cake completely.
- Combine semisweet chocolate and remaining 2 tablespoons whiskey in small metal bowl. Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir until smooth. Remove bowl from over water. Add remaining 1/4 cup butter to chocolate mixture, 1 small piece at a time, whisking until each piece is melted before adding next. Place bowl over larger bowl of ice water. Using electric mixer, beat icing until thickened to spreadable consistency, about 1 minute. Spread icing over top and sides of cake. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover with cake dome and let stand at room temperature
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 261.39 Kcal (1094 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 144.49 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.05g | 25% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 79.71mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 55.23mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 106.12mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 20.12g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 11.51g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.39g | 6% | |
| Protein | 4.85g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 332.01 Kcal (1390 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 183.52 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.39g | 25% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 101.24mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 70.15mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 134.79mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 25.56g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 14.62g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.76g | 6% | |
| Protein | 6.16g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 66mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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