Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a chocolate ganache.
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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). 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 until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Ganache Directions
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 9
Combine with Chocolate
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- 10
Stir to Combine
After 5 minutes, stir the mixture until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly before using.