Description
A rich and dramatic chocolate cake filled with layers of gooey ganache, perfect for special occasions or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts to boil. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread ganache between the layers and coat the top.
- Let your ganache set before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter touch, try adding a layer of buttercream on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg