INGREDIENTS
2
Eggs, large
2 tbsp
Corn syrup, light
1/2 tsp
Lemon juice, fresh
1 3/4 cups
All purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp
Baking powder
1 1/2 tsp
Baking soda
1 1/2
lbs Bittersweet chocolate
3/4 cup
Cocoa powder, unsweetened
1
Large pinch Fleur de sel* plus, fine
1 tsp
Salt
3 cups
Sugar
1 1/4 cups
Almonds, toasted
1 tbsp
Espresso powder or instant coffee, instant
3/4 cup
Butter, unsalted
1/4 cup
Creme fraiche or sour cream
3 1/2 cups
Double creme
1 cup
Whole milk
1/4 cup
Water
1 cup
Water, hot