Kahlua Tuxedo Torte

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 tablespoons kahlua
• 1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 (14 ounce) prepared poundcake

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, heat kahlua over medium heat until bubbles form around edge.
• 2 in blender combine hot kahlua and chocolate pieces.
• 3 process until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
• 4 add powdered sugar, egg yolks and butter and process until smooth.
• 5 transfer to bowl, cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until spreading consistency.
• 6 holding long, serrated knife parallel to working surface, slice cake into seven layers.
• 7 place first layer on serving plate or tray and spread with chocolate mixture to form frosting layer about 3/8- inch thick.
• 8 add second layer of cake and continue to frost until all cake layers are used.
• 9 spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
• 10 refrigerate at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve, up to 24 hours ahead.