"On the show, Laura Calder halved the ingredients and baked the cake in a smaller pan. This written recipe makes a larger cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup/60 ml Cognac or rum
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1/4 cup/60 ml espresso
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16 ounces/460 g bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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6 eggs
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1/2 cup/100 g sugar, more to taste
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1 cup/250 ml heavy cream, chilled
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Gold leaf, optional
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Whipped heavy cream, slightly sweetened, for serving