INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups
flour
1/2 cup
shortening
salt
ice water
2 sticks
unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups
granulated sugar
4 oz
unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly (I used ghiradelli 100% chocolate)
2 tsp
vanilla extract
2 tbsp
cocoa powder (optional, but intensifies the chocolate flavor and color)
1/4 tsp
instant espresso powder (optional, but intensifies the chocolate flavor)
4
large eggs
whipped cream for topping
chocolate shavings or curls