Ingredients

6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Cake

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk

Filling and frosting

• 3 cups chilled whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 pound good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

• 4 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur

Description

A Thick Layer Of Pure White Chocolate Truffle Separates The Amaretto-brushed Layers, And A Bit More Truffle Filling Is Used To Flavor The Whipped Cream Icing.

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