Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake
"Triple chocolate mousse cake is a truly decadent dessert. Most times, though, the mousse texture is exactly the same from one layer to the next and the flavor is so overpoweringly rich itâ??s hard to finish more than a few forkfuls. We set out to tweak this showy confection. By finessing one… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces, plus extra for greasing pan
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7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (see note)
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3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, separated
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pinch table salt
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1/3 cup packed (about 2 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar, crumbled with fingers to remove lumps
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
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5 tablespoons hot water
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7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (see note)
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1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/8 teaspoon table salt
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3/4 teaspoon powdered gelatin
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1 tablespoon water
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6 ounces white chocolate chips (see note)
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1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
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Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for serving, optional (see note)
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