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Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pound pecan halves
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup black cocoa
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup hot instant coffee
• 4.2 ounces pasteurized egg whites
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 2 pounds (8 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces butterscotch caramel (see Cook's Note)
• 300 milliliters heavy whipping cream
• 600 grams dark chocolate, chopped