Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a smooth chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Chocolate Ganache
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 mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. 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 Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 8
Add Chocolate Chips
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 9
Mix Until Smooth
Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
Assembly
- 10
Layer the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache on top.
- 11
Top with Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the whole cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 12
Serve
Slice and serve the cake at room temperature. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!