Deep Chocolate Torte with Coffee Buttercream

Directions

1. 1

   Cake layers: 14 lg Eggs, separated 1 3/4 c Sugar 9 oz Bittersweet chocolate, melte - and cooled Buttercream: 1 c Sugar 2 lg Eggs 1 1/2 c Uns

2. 2

   In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks

3. 3

   Add slowly 1-1/2 cups sugar, beating, and beat the mixture until it is thick and pale and forms a ribbon

4. 4

   Add the chocolate and combine the batter well

5. 5

   In another large bowl with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until they hold soft peaks

6. 6

   Add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar slowly, and beat until whites hold stiff peaks

7. 7

   Stir a fourth of the whites into the yolk mixture, fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly, and pour the batter into the pans, spread

8. 8

   Bake the cake layers in the middle of a preheated 375f oven for 18-20 minutes or until pick test