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Don’t use a whisk to combine the ingredients for the batter; a large silicone spatula is better. A whisk incorporates air, which leads to bubbles rising to the surface during baking and marring the smooth, shiny surface. Also, don’t forget to run a knife around the edges of the cake the moment it comes out of the oven; loosening the edges from the sides of the pan prevents the cake from cracking as it cools. Finally, don’t cover the cake before refrigerating, as a cover may trap condensation that can drip onto the cake.

8 TABLESPOONS (1 STICK) SALTED BUTTER, CUT INTO 16 PIECES, PLUS MORE FOR THE PAN

12 OUNCES BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE, FINELY CHOPPED

4 OUNCES SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE, FINELY CHOPPED

1 LARGE NAVEL ORANGE

160 GRAMS (¾ CUP) PLUS 70 GRAMS (⅓ CUP) WHITE SUGAR

½ CUP BOURBON

3 TABLESPOONS BLACK PEPPERCORNS

2 TABLESPOONS ANGOSTURA BITTERS

6 LARGE EGGS, BEATEN

WHOLE-MILK GREEK YOGURT, TO SERVE

Directions at 177milkstreet.com

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