Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients
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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 bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in boiling water until fully combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Ganache Preparation
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
- 9
Stir the Ganache
Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly to thicken.
- 10
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour half of the ganache over the first layer, then place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top.
- 11
Serve
Let the ganache set for a few minutes before slicing and serving the cake.
