Golden Saga Dark Recipe
Make Golden Saga Dark Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Dark Chocolate Ganache
Decoration
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat 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 bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Ganache Preparation
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 9
Combine with Chocolate
Place the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl and pour the hot cream over it. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 10
Stir Until Smooth
Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
Assemble and Decorate
- 11
Layer the Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top.
- 12
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
- 13
Decorate
Sprinkle gold edible glitter on top and garnish with fresh berries.