3 chocolate cream cake coulis Recipes

bittersweet chocolate (or semisweet chocolate, chopped), butter, brandy, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, divided, vanilla extract, instant espresso powder (or instant coffee powder), salt, all-purpose flour, whipping cream, chilled, powdered sugar (optional), strawberry coulis recipe (optional)

sugar, whole large eggs, egg yolks, salt, light corn syrup, water, vanilla extract, cake flour , sifted, baking powder, melted butter, for greasing, chocolate or dutch ice cream, cocoa powder , for garnishing, recipe raspberry coulis , recipe follows, lightly toasted sliced almonds, for garnish, fresh mint, for garnish, frozen raspberries, sugar, lemon juice