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Ingredients
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Cake Components
Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Shavings (for garnish)
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 9
Melt the Chocolate
Remove the pan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 10
Cool the Ganache
Let the ganache cool at room temperature until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
Assemble the Cake
- 11
Layer the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top.
- 12
Add the Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 13
Garnish
Using a vegetable peeler, shave dark chocolate over the top of the ganache for garnish.
