Jul 13 2026
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Keorge Porter Bernard Of Chocolate Recipe

Inspired by The Hoppy Gnome
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Keorge Porter Bernard Of Chocolate 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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Cake Ingredients

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

Decoration Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 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. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache Preparation

  1. 7

    Heat Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.

  2. 8

    Melt Chocolate

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips and butter. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 9

    Cool Ganache

    Let the ganache sit at room temperature until it thickens slightly, about 15-20 minutes.

Assembly and Decoration

  1. 10

    Layer the Cakes

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top.

  2. 11

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top of the ganache, then pour the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake.

  3. 12

    Decorate the Cake

    Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves.

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