Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a velvety ganache.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ganache Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 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 mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ganache Directions
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- 8
Combine with Chocolate
Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over them. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 9
Stir Together
After 5 minutes, stir the mixture until smooth. Add the unsalted butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- 10
Cool the Ganache
Let the ganache cool slightly before using it to frost the cooled cakes.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, and then place the second layer. Cover the top and sides with the remaining ganache.