"Michael's dark, decadent cake is one not to miss!..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Chocolate Crème
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2 cups Whole Milk
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2 cups Heavy Cream
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4 large Egg Yolks
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1/3 cup Sugar
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2 cups 60% or higher Dark Chocolate; chopped
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For the Cake Batter
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1 3/4 cup Flour
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3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (not Dutch-Processed)
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2 teaspoons Baking Soda
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1 teaspoon Baking Powder
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3/4 teaspoon Salt
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1 1/2 cup Sugar
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1/2 cup Brown Sugar
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1 teaspoon Instant Coffee
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1 cup Sour Cream
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1/3 cup Water
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2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
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1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
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3 large Eggs
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For the Icing
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1 bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
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2 sticks Unsalted Butter; softened
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8 ounces Cream Cheese; softened
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2 large Egg Yolks
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1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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pinch of Salt
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3 cup Powdered Sugar; sifted
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Flakey Sea Salt; for garnish