Royal Sonesta Double Chocolate Cake Recipe

• 1/2 c. unsalted butter plus
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter room temperature
•     Butter for preparing pan
• 1/2 c. flour plus
• 2 Tbsp. flour plus more
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. cocoa pwdr
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 4 x Large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. whipping cream
• 18 ounce semisweet chocolate, squares or possibly chips
•     (roughly-chop if using squares)
• 2 Tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur
•     (such as Grand Marnier)
•     Ganache
•     Mandarin oranges (optional) garnish

Directions