Dark Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe
Fresh berries, whipped vanilla cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Ganache
Whipped Cream Topping
Garnish
Method
Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually add the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake 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 allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ganache
- 7
Prepare the Ganache
While the cakes are cooling, chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.
- 9
Combine Chocolate and Cream
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the chocolate.
- 10
Mix the Ganache
Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.
Whipped Cream Topping
- 11
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 12
Beat Until Stiff Peaks
Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake
- 13
Layer the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top.
- 14
Top with Second Layer
Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
- 15
Add Whipped Cream
Pipe or spread the whipped cream on top of the ganache.
- 16
Garnish with Berries
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh berries. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.