Chocolate Cake Recipe

Baking Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the 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, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Add Wet Ingredients

   Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Incorporate Boiling Water

   Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

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

7. 7

   Prepare Ganache Frosting

   For the ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream until just boiling. Pour over 2 cups of chopped chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.

8. 8

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread ganache on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides with the remaining ganache.

9. 9

   Serve and Enjoy

   Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake with ganache frosting!