Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate 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). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 5
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto 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 begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 9
Melt the Chocolate
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 10
Stir to Combine
After 5 minutes, stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth.
- 11
Cool Ganache
Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it thickens slightly, about 15-20 minutes.
- 12
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour a layer of ganache over the top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining ganache.
