Chocolate Dream Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven

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

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Add Wet Ingredients

   Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until well mixed.

4. 4

   Add Chocolate Chips

   Fold in the chocolate chips gently into the batter.

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 the Cakes

   Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare Ganache

   For the chocolate ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly.

8. 8

   Assemble the Cake

   Place one layer of cake on a serving plate, spread some ganache on top, then place the second layer on top. Pour the remaining ganache over the top and let it drizzle down the sides.

9. 9

   Serve

   Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.