Step #1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step #2 Grease one 9 inch springform pan.
Step #3 Heat white sugar, stirring constantly, coffee & chocolate in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat/flame, butter, water, until chocolate is melted & mixture is smooth; remove this from heat.
Step #4 Beat in the eggs & pour this into the prepared pan.
Step #5 Batter is very thin.
Step #6 If side & bottom of pan do not fit tightly, line the pan with foil.
Step #7 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 mins.
Step #8 Cool completely.
Step #9 Remove sides of pan.
Step #10 Cover cake with plastic wrap & put in the fridge until chilled, at least 4 hrs.
Step #11 Remove plastic wrap.
Step #12 Beat whipping cream & confectioners' sugar in a chilled 1 1/2 quart bowl until stiff.
Step #13 Garnish top of cake with whipped cream and, if desired, whole almonds.