Chocolate Truffle Layer Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

White Chocolate Ganache

• 1 pound white chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Dark Chocolate Ganache
• 1 1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Chocolate Frosting

• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 pound unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• Bittersweet and white chocolate shavings, for garnish

Preparation

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