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Ingredients

CAKE

1. 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2. 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/3 cup hot water
3. 6 large eggs, separated
4. 2/3 cup sugar
5. 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
7. Pinch of salt
8. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
9. Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

FILLING

1. 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3. 2 tablespoons water
4. 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5. 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
6. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

GLAZE

1. 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening
2. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
3. 1/3 cup water
4. 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5. 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
6. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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