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Gallery Chocolate Cake with Crepe Paper Flowers and a Phyllo Nest Recipe Summary Servings: 12
Ingredients For the Nest 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for mold 1/2 ounce ( 1/2 cup) kataifi (a type of phyllo), thawed Cocoa powder, for dusting For the Cake Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pans 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 3/4 cup warm water 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup dark rum 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract For the Frosting 4 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 18 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 1 1/2 cups sour cream For the Garnish 1 thick 16-ounce block bittersweet chocolate, room temperature Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional) Phyllo nest Small candy-coated chocolate eggs Crepe paper flowers...