INGREDIENTS
10 oz
bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 stick
unsalted butter
1 tbsp
pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup
water
2/3 cup
crème fraîche (6 ounces)
3
large eggs
3
large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups
all-purpose flour
1 tbsp
baking soda
2 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
1 lb
white chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup
plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
1 1/3 cups
plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
10 oz
bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 oz
bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tbsp
granulated sugar
1/4 cup
corn syrup
6 tbsp
unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup
plus 2 tablespoons water
1 tbsp
brandy
1 lb
unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup
confectioners' sugar, sifted
Bittersweet and white chocolate shavings, for garnish