Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3/4 cup cocoa nibs* (about 2 1/2 to 3 ounces), finely ground in spice mill or small coffee grinder

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

3/4 cup egg whites (about 6 large)

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 cup sugar

Chocolate chiffon cake:

• Nonstick vegetable oil spray
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/3 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons water

Mascarpone whipped cream:

• 1 1/4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
• 1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese**
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Glaze:

• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

• Description

  A Dacquoise Is A French Dessert Made By Layering Nut-flavored Meringues With Whipped Cream. In This Version, Cocoa Nib Meringues Are Layered...

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