Sweet and Salty Cake
"This is our signature creation, our most loved cake, and our most requested recipe. Is all this attention warranted? Absolutely. Our Sweet and Salty Cake is an indulgent but sophisticated adult sweet: The perfectly salted caramel contrasts beautifully with the rich chocolate layers, giving the cake balance and character. It probably goes without saying that the salted caramel is also delicious poured over dark chocolate ice cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/4 cups hot water
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2/3 cup sour cream
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2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter,softened
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon fleur de sel
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 pound dark chocolate (60 to 70% cacao), chopped
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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One recipe Classic Chocolate Cake
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One recipe Salted Caramel
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One recipe Whipped Caramel Ganache Frosting
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2 teaspoons fleur de sel*, plus more for garnish
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