Chocolate Ganache Cake
This chocolate ganache cake is a rich, velvety dessert that will satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Carefully mix in boiling water until the batter is well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 2g