"A creamy chocolate pudding fills this rich cake and an easy-to-make chocolate band wraps it up in style...."
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup hot coffee
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1/2 cup hot water
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1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup water
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5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
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7 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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5 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, such as Lindt or Perugina, chopped
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2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/4 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
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5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped