"Paired with a glass of Champagne or a cup of hot coffee, this dense cake is a lovely conclusion to a special meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup hazelnuts, plus 12 hazelnuts for garnish
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6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2/3 cup plus 2 Tbs. sugar
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5 eggs, separated
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
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9 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
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1 1/2 Tbs. light corn syrup