Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling

Name: Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling
Yield: Makes 16 Servings
Ingredients: 4 cups whipping cream; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 20 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; plus 2 ounces, chopped separately; 1/3 cup dark rum; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee powder; 2/3 cup cake flour; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 large eggs, separated; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

By Elinor KlivansPhotography by David Bishop

November 30, 2001

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