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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Grease a 9 x 3" springform pan.
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Heat granulated sugar, butter, water, dry coffee granules, and chocolate in a 3 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat.
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Stir in eggs and pour into the springform pan.
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Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 - 50 minutes.
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Cool completely.
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Remove sides of pan.
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Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled - at least 4 hours.
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Remove plastic wrap.
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Prepare whipped topping by beating whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form (or use premade Cool Whip Topping) :o).
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Garnish with whole almonds.
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Refrigerate any remaining cake.