Chocolate Ganache Cake With Ice Cream Recipe
Make Chocolate Ganache Cake With Ice Cream 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
Chocolate Ganache
Ice Cream
Method
Cake
- 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, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 8
Add the Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for a few minutes to melt.
- 9
Mix Until Smooth
Stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth. Let it cool slightly before using.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour a portion of the ganache over the first layer.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second layer of cake on top and pour the remaining ganache over the entire cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 12
Serve with Ice Cream
Slice the cake and serve each piece with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
