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Ingredients
- Graham cracker crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 1/3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Cake:
- 2 cups plus 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
- Frosting:
- 8 large egg whites, at room temperature
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