Chocolate Almond Mary Ann Cake

Name: Chocolate Almond Mary Ann Cake
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: For the cake: 3/4 cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 2 cups boiling water; 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted; 3 eggs; 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; For the ganache: 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

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"Laced with semisweet chocolate chips, this luscious cake is topped with ganache—a rich, smooth mixture of melted chocolate and cream. A sprinkling of toasted almonds adds the finishing touch. The cake will keep at room temperature for up to 4 days; store under a covered cake dome. This recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma...."

INGREDIENTS

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For the cake: 3/4 cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

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1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda

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2 1/4 cups sugar

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2 cups boiling water

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12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

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3 eggs

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2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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For the ganache: 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

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1/3 cup heavy cream

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3/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

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