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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ganache Frosting Ingredients
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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water 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 in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and allow to cool completely on wire racks.
Ganache Frosting Preparation
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 8
- 9
Stir the Ganache
Whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, and then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining ganache.
