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- All Purpose flour for the pan
- 3/4 c almond flour
- 1/3 c plus 1 TBS sugar
- 6 large egg whites
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/4 c Cocoa Powder, sifted
- 2 oz 72% chocolate âchop
- 1 oz 100% chocolate â chop
- 3 1/2 oz 64% chocolate â chop
- 1/4 tsp salt
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