Chef's Dolce Selection Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Chocolate Ganache
Whipped Cream Topping
Decoration
Method
Cake Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 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
- 4
Combine wet and dry mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add boiling water
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the cakes
Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation
- 8
Heat the cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 9
Add chocolate chips
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 10
Stir until smooth
After 5 minutes, stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth. Let it cool slightly before using.
Whipped Cream Topping Preparation
- 11
Whip the cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
Assembly
- 12
Layer the cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top of the first layer.
- 13
Add the second layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the ganache-covered layer.
- 14
Cover with ganache
Pour the remaining ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 15
Add whipped cream topping
Using a spatula, spread the whipped cream topping over the ganache on the top of the cake.
- 16
Decorate
Finish by garnishing the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh berries.