1 c. strong coffee
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. Grand Marnier or Amaretto
Vanilla wafers
1/2 lb. butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 pt. whipping cream

Mix and set aside coffee, sugar, and Grand Marnier. Cream butter and eggs; mix in melted chocolate chips.

Line a 9 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 bread pan with aluminum foil to form a collar around top of pan. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on bottom of pan; sprinkle generously with coffee liquid, then spread with chocolate cream.

Continue in layers until chocolate mixture is gone, ending with a layer of wafers. Fold over foil to cover top.

Set a pan or plate on top of cake and weight down with something heavy. Let stand in refrigerator at least 12 hours. To serve, carefully remove foil. Turn out on platter and frost top and sides with whipped cream flavored with Grand Marnier to taste. Serves 8-10.