Description
A delightful dessert with rich chocolate flavor and smooth ganache, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes until mixed well.
- Carefully stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, spread chocolate ganache between the layers, then cover the top and sides with more ganache, smoothing it out for a polished look.
- Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Using boiling water helps keep the cake moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, elegant cake, celebration cake,birthday cake