Chocolate Panna Cotta Layer Cake

Name: Chocolate Panna Cotta Layer Cake
Yield: Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup hot coffee; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup water; 5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 7 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 5 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, such as Lindt or Perugina, chopped; 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/4 vanilla beans, split lengthwise; 2 16x3-inch strips waxed paper; 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

By Sherry YardPhotography by Con Poulos

November 30, 2007

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