Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare Ganache

   For the chocolate ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in 8 oz of chopped chocolate until smooth.

8. 8

   Assemble the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, then place the second layer on top. Pour the remaining ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides.