Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a ganache topping.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Ganache Topping
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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully 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 cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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, turn them out onto 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 begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 8
Make the Ganache
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- 9
Cool the Ganache
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the cooled cake.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Pour half of the ganache over the first layer, then place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the entire cake.