INGREDIENTS
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For the cakes
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1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
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1 cup Dutch process cocoa – sifted
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 pinches sea salt
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8 large eggs – at room temperature
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1 1/2 cup organic sugar
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter – melted and slightly cooled
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1 cup strong coffee – cooled to room temperature
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1/3 cup Cognac
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For the milk chocolate mousse, white chocolate frosting & garnish
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9 ounces milk chocolate – coarsely chopped
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1 1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon chocolate liqueur
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 ounces white chocolate – coarsely chopped
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1 1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, as garnish