S’Mores Cake

Ingredients

• FOR THE CRUST:
• 12 Tablespoons Butter
• 18 whole Large Grahams (the Full Rectangles)
• 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
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• FOR THE DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE:
• 2 cups Boiling Water
• 1 cup Dark Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 cup Soft Unsalted Butter
• 2-1/4 cups White Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
• 4 whole Large Eggs
• 2-3/4 cups All-purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
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• FOR THE GANACHE:
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 1 pound Dark Chocolate Pieces
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• FOR THE FROSTING:
• 3 whole Egg Whites, At Room Temperature
• 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 1/3 cups Sugar
• 1 cup Karo Corn Syrup
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste