Coffee Pecan Cake

• 3/4 c. light brown sugar
• 4 egg yolks, separated
• 1 1/3 c. ground pecans
• 1 Tbsp. dried white bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. strong coffee or Espresso
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/4 c. whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp. strong coffee
• 3 to 4 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 (1 oz.) sq. semi-sweet chocolate
• pecan halves, chocolate coffee beans and drizzled melted chocolate (garnish)

1. In a bowl, beat sugar and egg yolks until light.
2. Gently fold in nuts and bread crumbs, then stir in coffee.
3. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into mixture.
4. Pour into round cake form and bake in a preheated oven at 350u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes until well risen and firm to touch.
5. Cool on wire rack.

light brown sugar, egg yolks, ground pecans, bread crumbs, coffee, egg whites, whipping cream, coffee, maple syrup, semisweet chocolate, pecan halves

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=345649 (may not work)