Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ganache Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare 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, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from 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 just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 8
Combine with Chocolate
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes to melt.
- 9
Stir Until Smooth
After 5 minutes, stir the mixture until it is smooth and glossy. Let cool until it thickens slightly.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining ganache.