Preheat the Oven

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix Dry Ingredients

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

Combine Wet Ingredients

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Combine Mixtures

Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

Add Boiling Water

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Bake the Cakes

Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cool the Cakes

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.

Heat the Cream

Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted and smooth.

Melt the Chocolate

Let the ganache sit at room temperature until it thickens slightly but is still pourable.

Cool the Ganache

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, pour half of the ganache over it, and then top with the second cake layer. Pour the remaining ganache over the top.

Assemble the Cake

Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving the cake.

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