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INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
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1/3 cup (1 ounce) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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2 1/2 cups (17 1/2 ounces) sugar
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces