INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup whole milk
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3 large eggs room temperature
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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For the Pastry Cream:
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2 cups half-and-half 1 pint or 16 fluid ounces
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6 large egg yolks room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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For the Glaze:
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons corn syrup
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped, or semi-sweet