3 extra light ghirardelli chocolate Recipes

all-purpose flour, semi-sweet chocolate chips (i used ghirardelli dark) or 1 cup dark chocolate chips (i used ghirardelli dark), granulated sugar, baking powder (yes really this much), salt, cinnamon, low-fat milk, unsalted butter, melted, extra large eggs, lightly beaten (i actually prefer jumbo)

bottom layer, unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces, plus extra for greasing pan, chopped fine bittersweet chocolate (ghirardelli bittersweet), instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, eggs , separated, table salt, light brown sugar, crumbled with fingers to remove lumps, middle layer, cocoa powder , preferably dutch-processed, water, chopped fine bittersweet chocolate (ghirardelli bittersweet), cold heavy cream, granulated sugar, table salt, top layer, powdered gelatin, water, white chocolate chips (guittard choc-au-lait), cold heavy cream, shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for serving, optional