Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with ganache
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Ingredients
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Cake
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
Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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 boil.
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 9
Stir Until Smooth
Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
- 10
Cool the Ganache
Let the ganache cool for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Assembly
- 11
Layer the Cake
Place one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top.
- 12
Add Second Layer
Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the whole cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 13
Serve
Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving the cake.