This chocolate cake is everything a chocolate lover dreams of: moist, rich, and covered in a silky chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress with its deep chocolate flavor and luxurious texture.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water or hot coffee (for a deeper flavor)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
12 oz (about 2 cups) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
Make the Chocolate Cake:
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper circles.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well combined.
Add Boiling Water/Hot Coffee:
Carefully stir in the boiling water or hot coffee. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay—this helps create a moist cake.
Bake:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
Heat the Cream:
In a medium saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Add the Chocolate:
Remove the cream from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract if using.
Cool the Ganache:
Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it thickens to a spreadable consistency. You can also refrigerate it, but make sure to stir it occasionally.
Assemble the Cake:
Layer the Cakes:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of ganache over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate:
Use a spatula to create swirls or patterns in the ganache if desired.
Serve:
Let the ganache set at room temperature before slicing and serving. This cake is delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
This Moist Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting is a classic that never goes out of style. It’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just when you need a chocolate fix. Enjoy!
