INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans
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Unsweetened cocoa powder, for pans
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
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1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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3 large eggs, separated
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup apricot jam
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2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur, (optional)
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8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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Chocolate Truffles