Chocolate Cake Recipe
Decadent chocolate cake with a rich ganache.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ganache Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk 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 smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ganache Directions
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 9
Combine Chocolate and Cream
Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 10
Stir Until Smooth
After 5 minutes, stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
- 11
Cool the Ganache
Let the ganache cool at room temperature until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- 12
Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, then place the second cake layer on top. Pour the remaining ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 13
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it at room temperature, or refrigerate for a firmer ganache.