Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (12 tablespoons, softened to room temperaure)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour (8 1/2 ounces by weight)
  • 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder (not dutch processed cocoa powder)
  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups very strong brewed coffee (cooled to room temperature)
  • 3 large egg whites (shells discarded and yolks saved for another purpose)
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (or 2 squares Baker's brand, melted and slightly cooled)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • dark chocolate to grate over the top

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