"The ultra smooth caramel chocolate ganache, fluffy whipped cream filling, and rich chocolate cake make this a dessert to write home about...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1 cup hot strong coffee
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¾ cup buttermilk
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups cake flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp kosher salt
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 large eggs
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9 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1⅛ tsp kosher salt
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1 cup sugar
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1½ cups heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1¼ tsp unflavored (kosher/vegan) gelatin
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1½ cups chilled heavy cream
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
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flaky sea salt