Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Make the Cake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

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

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. 6

   Make the Ganache

   While the cake is baking, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.

7. 7

   Cool the Cake

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

8. 8

   Assemble the Cake

   Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, and then place the second layer on top. Pour remaining ganache over the top of the cake.

9. 9

   Serve

   Serve slices of cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with caramel rice crisps and butter toffee peanuts.