Black Chocolate Zinger Recipe

• 3/4 c. Water
• 1 Tbsp. Instant coffee granules
• 6 ounce Unsweetened chocolate, Coarsely minced
• 3 Tbsp. Honey
• 2 c. Sifted unbleached All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Freshly grnd Black pepper
• 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, Softened & cut into 1"pcs
• 1/4 c. Solid vegetable shortening
• 2 c. Superfine granulated sugar
• 4 lrg Large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. Ice water
• 2 x 3-ounce bars Swiss Dark Chocolate, such as Lindt
• 6 ounce Heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp. Light corn syrup
• 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier, Cointreau Or possibly dark rum
• 3/4 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Warm water, if needed

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