| 8 | oz | Semisweet chocolate; chopped coarse |
| 6 | tb | Unsalted butter; cut into pieces; softened |
| 8 | | Eggs; separated, room temp |
| 1 | c | Sugar |
| 2 | tb | Orange flavored liqueur |
| 1 | tb | Orange rind; grated |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt; plus |
| 1 | pn | Salt |
| 1 | pn | Cream of tartar |
| 2/3 | c | Cake flour; sifted!! |
| 9 | oz | Semisweet chocolate; chopped coarse |
| 6 | | Egg yolks; room temperature |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar plus |
| 1 | tb | Sugar |
| 2 | tb | Water |
| 10 | tb | Unsalted butter; cut in pieces and softened |
| | GANACHE ICING |
| 1 | c | Heavy cream |
| 8 | oz | Semisweet chocolate; chopped coarse |
| 2 | tb | Orange flavored liqueur |
| | GARNISH |
| | Oranges; halved, sliced thin into half rounds; about 14 slices |