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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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Ganache Directions
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- 8
Combine Chocolate and Cream
Place the chocolate chips in a bowl and pour the hot cream over them. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate.
- 9
Stir Ganache
Whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, pour the ganache over the top of one cake layer, spreading it evenly. Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.