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C H O C O L A T E C H E E S E C A K E S A N D S O M U C H M O R E 239

slice the cake in half horizontally so you
have 2 slabs of cake, each about 1 inch R
thick. Measure 9 or 10 inches down each
slab of cake, depending on which size loaf the Cake Mix Doctor says
pan you are using. Cut through the cake
crosswise at this mark. Save the cut-off As complicated as this recipe may
4-inch ends for patching. Slice each of the look, it really is not. You just layer in the
9- or 10-inch slabs of cake into 6 length- goodies, weight it down well, chill it
wise strips. You will have 12 strips of cake long enough, and voilà, a fabulous
in all. dessert. Make sure you cook the cake
long enough, even overbake it, says
6. Arrange 3 strips in the bottom of the Rob Medley. This makes it easier to cut
prepared loaf pan. Fill in any gaps with into strips. The amaretto and mocha
leftover cake. Brush the layer with ama - filling will moisten up that dry cake in
a jiffy! Should you want to make this as
retto, then spread one third of the reserved
a groom’s cake, double the cake recipe,
filling on top. Place 3 more strips of cake
double the filling, and have plenty of
on top, filling any gaps as needed and
Sweetened Cream prepared. Layer the
pressing down as you work. Brush the
cake, amaretto, and filling in a large
cake with amaretto, then spread on another
mixing bowl, first lining the bowl with
third of the filling. Place three more strips
waxed paper, then cake strips. Brush
of cake on top, filling any gaps as needed
the strips with amaretto and spread
and pressing down as you work. Brush
them with some of the filling. Repeat,
the cake with amaretto, then spread the
beginning with the cake strips, and
remaining filling on top. Place the last 3
continue layering until the bowl is
strips of cake on top, filling any gaps as
filled. Weight down this bombe-shaped
needed and pressing down as you work.
cake for 24 hours. Unmold, spread with
Cover the cake with waxed paper, and
Sweetened Cream, and decorate with
place a smaller loaf pan or a small cutting fresh flowers and/or chocolate curls.
board on top of the terrine. Weight it down Spectacular!
with at least 3 pounds of canned goods.
Place the weighted-down pan in the refrig-
erator for 24 hours. The height of the cake 7. The next day, prepare the Sweetened
should shrink by 2 inches after the weight - Cream. Cover with plastic wrap and place
ing-down time is over. in the refrigerator.