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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ganache Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat 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
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks.
Ganache Preparation
- 7
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 8
Combine with Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Assembly
- 9
Frost Cake
Once the cake layers have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour half of the ganache over the top. Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 10
Serve
Allow the ganache to set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
