Dorie states that in France the cake is made with The Brun cookies but they are not readily available in America. She suggested Petit Beurre which I could not find. My grocery store carried these Leibniz which worked out just fine but I don’t know if I am committing some mortal sin in France.
This cake could could not have been easier. Store bought cookies, dunked in coffee, layered with a buttercream frosting and topped with shaved chocolate. The buttercream was a little different in that the granulated sugar is not completely incorporated. It tasted grainy which Dorie says is normal. This frosting also calls for an uncooked egg so I used a pasteurized one for safety.
Everyone loved it especially with the ice cream. My son not one for compliments with my cooking said it was okay but then came back for a second piece later:) To see what others did this week visit the TWD blogroll.
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This was really good wasn't it ?
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Ha ha, the fact that your son came back for more says it all. I liked this well enough but didn't love it.
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I love your chocolate curls! My family enjoyed this one too, even without ice cream.
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i liked this a lot, too. and the chocolate curls make it so pretty!
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A nice touch with the ice cream. Easy dessert except shopping for the Brun cookies.
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Ha ha I do see that you used the same cookies! I almost included a picture of them as well…and wondered the same thing, if I was committing some great faux paux!! :). Love your chocolate curls!
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Your cake looks delish so no worries on the mortal sin! I’m looking forward to making this.
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