Opera Cake

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Ingredients

4 large egg whites (save the yolks)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons (20 grams) plus 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup (35 grams) all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups (160 grams) almond flour
1/2 cup (120 ml) water
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks (I told you to save the yolks!)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) espresso, cooled
1 cup (8 ounces or 225 grams) unsalted butter, cut into cubes and softened
Two pinches of salt
8 ounces (225 grams or 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup (235 ml) heavy or whipping cream
10 tablespoons (150 ml) hot espresso
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) brandy or cognac

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