Reine de Saba
Ingredients:
For Cake:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons brewed coffee, or dark rum
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup (4-2/3 ounces) + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + a pinch
3 eggs, yolks separated from whites, at room temperature
1/3 cup (1-1/4 ounces) almond meal
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup (2 ounces) cake flour, sifted
About 1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, for garnish
For Frosting:
2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons brewed coffee, or dark rum
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
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