INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups
plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
1 cup
half and half
1 tbsp
vanilla extract
1 1/2 sticks
unsalted butter at room temperature
1 3/4 cups
extra-fine granulated sugar
4
large eggs
3/4 cup
dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup
whipping cream
5
egg whites
1 1/4 cups
extra-fine granulated sugar
1/4 cup
cold water
4 sticks
butter