Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just boiling, pour it over chopped dark chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth.
- To assemble, spread ganache over the top of one cake layer, place second layer on top, and coat the whole cake with remaining ganache.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
