Jun 09 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Thirsty Lion
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Ganache

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Slowly add the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in 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.

Ganache Preparation

  1. 7

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

  2. 8

    Combine Ganache Ingredients

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter to the hot cream. Stir until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 9

    Cool the Ganache

    Allow the ganache to cool for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Assembling the Cake

  1. 10

    Layer the Cakes

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache over the top.

  2. 11

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top of the first and pour the remaining ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache!

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