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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
- 7
Prepare the Ganache
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, pour some ganache on top, then place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the entire cake.