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INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup walnuts , chopped
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Butter and flour a large baking sheet.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat until [...]
INGREDIENTS
For the Cake
cooking spray
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot coffee
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
For the Panna Cotta
1/2 cup water
5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
7 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped
5 ounces milk chocolate, such as Perugina, chopped
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar , plus
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 vanilla beans , split lengthwise
For the Chocolate Band
wax paper
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F
Spray two 10-inch-diameter [...]