Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate ganache cake, where layers of moist, rich chocolate cake meet a silky ganache that melts in your mouth. This decadent dessert is perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat to elevate your day. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’re just a few steps away from impressing your guests with this stunning and delicious creation.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and softened butter until creamy; gradually mix in heavy cream.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg