Ingredients

3 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

6 large eggs, separated

1/3 cup cake flour (not self-rising)

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 cup apricot jam, melted and strained

For chocolate glaze:

• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped in a food processor

For chocolate mousse filling:

• 3 cups heavy cream
• 12 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped in a food processor

For whipped-cream filling:

• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup chilled heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

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