Chocolate-Pecan Brownie Cake with Glossy Chocolate Glaze
"Closer to a dense Sacher torte than to a chewy brownie, Jean-Claude Szurdak's rich, nut-studded chocolate cake is perfect for a dinner party. And it freezes well, so you can make it in advance...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups pecan halves (10 ounces )
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5 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 1/2 sticks (10 ounces) unsalted butter
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6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
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