Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Preheat the oven

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix dry ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine wet ingredients

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Combine wet and dry mixtures

Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined. The batter will be thin.

Add boiling water

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.

Bake the cake

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.

Cool the cakes

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Heat the cream

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

Add chocolate chips

After 5 minutes, stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth. Let it cool slightly before using.

Stir until smooth

In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.

Whip the cream

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.

Layer the cakes

Place the second cake layer on top of the ganache-covered layer.

Add the second layer

Pour the remaining ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Cover with ganache

Using a spatula, spread the whipped cream topping over the ganache on the top of the cake.

Add whipped cream topping

Finish by garnishing the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh berries.

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