INGREDIENTS
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For cake:
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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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½ cup boiling water
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¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus extra for pan
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2 cups flour
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2 cups walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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5 eggs, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sugar
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¾ cup packed light brown sugar
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1¼ cups (2½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for pan
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For glaze:
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons water