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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ganache Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Ganache Directions
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer, but do not let it boil.
- 8
- 9
Whisk the Ganache
After 5 minutes, whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.
- 10
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour half of the ganache over the first layer, then place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over it.
