INGREDIENTS
•
3 ozs semisweet chocolate (fine-quality, such as Callebaut)
•
1 1/2 cups hot (brewed coffee)
•
3 cups sugar
•
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•
1 1//2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
•
2 tsps baking soda
•
3/4 tsp baking powder
•
1 1/4 tsps salt
•
3 large eggs
•
3/4 cup vegetable oil
•
1 1/2 cups buttermilk (well-shaken)
•
3/4 tsp vanilla
•
2 large egg whites
•
1/2 cup sugar
•
1/4 cup light corn syrup
•
2 tbsps water
•
1 1/2 tsps pure vanilla extract
•
1/2 lb semisweet chocolate (fine-quality, such as Callebaut)
•
1/2 cup heavy cream
•
1 tbsp sugar
•
1 tbsp light corn syrup
•
2 tbsps unsalted butter