"Intense chocolate cake covered in ganache and caramel!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (like Guittard)
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1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 to 2 teaspoons espresso powder, optional (1 teaspoon will enhance the chocolate flavor and 2 teaspoons will give you a mocha flavor)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (like Ghiardelli)
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1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon milk
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fresh whipped cream, for serving, optional