4 tbsps orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec) .
1 lb ibarra chocolate, cut into small pieces .
1 tbsp lemon juice .
2 oz ibarra chocolate, cut into small pieces .
3/4 c sugar .
1 tsp vanilla
Directions
Step #1 Preheat oven to 250-degrees F.
Step #2 Grease & flour two 10-inch springform pans or two 9-inch cake pans.
Step #3 Using an electric mixer, a little at a time, whip the egg whites in a small bowl until they form small peaks & then slowly add in the sugar, continue beating until egg whites are stiff & glossy (7-10 mins) & then set aside.
Step #4 In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate & butter, stirring constantly & then transfer mixture to a large bowl.
Step #5 Whisk juice into chocolate/butter mixture until mixd.
Step #6 Whisk in liqueur.
Step #7 Whisk in vanilla.
Step #8 Fold egg whites into mixture, one quarter at a time using a rubber spatula.
Step #9 Pour batter into prepared pans.
Step #10 Bake for 1 1/2 hrs or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step #11 Cool in pans before removing them.
Step #12 Remove from pans, frost & stack to make layer cakes or garnish with whipped cream & chocolate shavings.