Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake with creamy ganache, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups dark chocolate ganache
- 1 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and beat until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water to the mixture—it will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a layer of ganache between the cake layers and on the top.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings and chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, ganache, dessert, birthday cake