Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and smooth ganache, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then mix until everything is combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before removing them.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and gently fold it into the chocolate ganache.
- Spread the ganache mixture between the layers of cake and over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Chill the cake for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Don’t skip the chilling step!
- 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: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, ganache, dessert, baking, celebration