Chocolate Log Cake

• 1 3/16 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
• 7/8 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 5/8 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 3/4 cups hazelnut or peanut brittle
• 1 box cookies gavotte, chocolate crepe cookies

1. In a small bowl, place the chocolate in pieces and the butter, melt them in the microwave for about 2 minutes and mix.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the eggs and sugar until well incorporated, add the melted chocolate, then the flour and baking powder.
3. Mix well to obtain a smooth batter.
4. Grease a sheet cake pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter and microwave in High for about 8 to 10 minutes (depending on the power of your microwave).
5. Remove the cake from pan and remove parchment paper. Let it cool completely before cutting into 2 or 3 layers.
6. Melt the britlle, crumble the gavotte cookies and mix.
7. To assemble the cake, arrange the first layer, spread the crispy mixture with a spatula, cover with a second layer and spread with another layer of crispy mixture.
8. Place third layer and coat the entire cake with the remaining crispy mixture.
9. Store in a cool place until serving.
10. Bring it to room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Chocolate-Log-Cake-781996 (may not work)