Brooklyn Blackout Semifreddo Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 large eggs at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 7 ounces dark chocolate
• 2 large eggs
• For the semifreddo:
• 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 ounces dark chocolate broken into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt