Ingredients
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- 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 (for ganache)
- 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 the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is smooth.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that is okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, you can make the ganache. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl and let it sit for a minute. Then, stir until smooth.
- Once the cakes are done, let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of ganache on top of one layer. Place the second layer on top and cover the whole cake with the remaining ganache.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a layer of whipped cream between the cake layers. Decorate with chocolate curls or berries for added appeal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
