Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with ganache.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Cake Ingredients
Ganache Ingredients
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.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. 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 into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ganache Preparation
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 9
Combine with Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips to the cream. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 10
Stir Until Smooth
Whisk the mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- 11
Cool the Ganache
Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 12
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache on top. Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.