Giant Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven

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

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

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

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Add Boiling Water

   Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Cool Cakes

   Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

7. 7

   Make Ganache

   In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.

8. 8

   Prepare Whipped Cream

   In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

9. 9

   Assemble the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread ganache over the top, then add another layer of cake. Repeat this process until all layers are stacked. Frost the top and sides with the remaining ganache and decorate with whipped cream.

10. 10

    Serve

    Slice and serve the giant chocolate cake. Enjoy!