Chocolate Mousse Cake #2

Yield: 16 Servings
Categories: Cakes
8ozSemisweet chocolate; chopped coarse
6tbUnsalted butter; cut into pieces; softened
8Eggs; separated, room temp
1cSugar
2tbOrange flavored liqueur
1tbOrange rind; grated
1/4tsSalt; plus
1pnSalt
1pnCream of tartar
2/3cCake flour; sifted!!
9ozSemisweet chocolate; chopped coarse
6Egg yolks; room temperature
3/4cSugar plus
1tbSugar
2tbWater
10tbUnsalted butter; cut in pieces and softened
GANACHE ICING
1cHeavy cream
8ozSemisweet chocolate; chopped coarse
2tbOrange flavored liqueur
GARNISH
Oranges; halved, sliced thin into half rounds; about 14 slices
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