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Mocha Delight

Ingredients

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line bottom of 9-inch springform pan with waxed paper; grease.
3. Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs and press into bottom of pan.
4. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions; spread over crumbs.
5. Bake until firm, approximately 35 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven to a wire rack; cook completely and remove from pan.
   
   

Meanwhile, prepare frosting:

1. Whisk egg whites and sugar together over simmering water until sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat; using electric mixer, beat until cooled.
3. Add butter one nugget at a time while continuing to beat.
4. Dissolve espresso in 2 tablespoons warm water.
5. Beat espresso into frosting.
6. Frost top and sides of cake.
7. Snip small corner of a resealable plastic bag; place whipped cream inside.
8. Pipe 3 rosettes around outside edges of cake.
9. Place a chocolate heart atop each rosette.
   
   

To serve:

1. Place 8 chocolate hearts in a small resealable plastic bag.
2. Microwave until melted, about 15 seconds.
3. Cut a corner of the bag; randomly drizzle chocolate on dessert plates.
4. Place a cake wedge on each plate.