Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Chocolate Ganache
Toppings
Method
Base
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- 9
Cool the Ganache
Allow the ganache to cool for a few minutes before spreading it on the cooled cake.
Assembly and Serving
- 10
Spread the Ganache
Once the cake is completely cool, pour the chocolate ganache over the top and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- 11
Add Toppings
Top the ganache with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries as desired.
- 12
Serve
Slice the dessert into squares and serve to your guests. Enjoy!