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- 1 1/2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Chocolate-Chicory Sauce (recipe follows)
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup brewed chicory coffee, such as Cafe du Monde brand
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