Chocolate Truffle Egg Ganache Tortes

INGREDIENTS

4 oz

bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

3 tbsp

heavy cream

1 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

Chopped white chocolate or white candy melts, for coating (about 8 oz.)

Candy colors and pearl dust (optional)

1/4

cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting

8 tbsp

unsalted butter

1 1/2 tsp

espresso powder

6 tbsp

water

1 cup

sugar

large egg

1/4 cup

buttermilk

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

6 oz

bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

2/3 cup

heavy cream

1 1/2 tbsp

light corn syrup

Chocolate shavings