Name: Devil's Food Cake with Black Pepper Boiled Icing
Yield: 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60%–64% cacao), chopped; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup heavy cream, divided; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup crème fraîche; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cake flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs; 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large egg whites, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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