How do I make a decadent chocolate ganache cake?

Indulge your sweet tooth with our irresistible Chocolate Ganache cake recipe! A slice of heaven that will satisfy your cravings.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a decadent Chocolate Ganache cake. Items include: All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Unsweetened cocoa powder Baking powder Baking soda Buttermilk Vegetable oil Eggs Vanilla extract Semi-sweet chocolate Heavy cream

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Granulated sugar 2 cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup
Baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons
Buttermilk 3/4 cup
Vegetable oil 1/2 cup
Eggs 2 large
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Semi-sweet chocolate 8 ounces
Heavy cream 1 cup

Take note
Be careful not to overmix the batter or it may result in a dense cake. Also, make sure to handle the hot ganache with caution to avoid burns.

1

Prepare the Cake Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda. Whisk all the dry ingredients together until well combined.

2

Mix in Wet Ingredients

Add 3/4 cup of buttermilk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to mix everything together until smooth and well-incorporated.

3

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into greased cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely.

4

Make the Ganache

In a heatproof bowl, place 8 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute. Gently whisk the mixture until the chocolate has melted and the ganache is smooth.

5

Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and pour some ganache on top. Carefully spread it out using an offset spatula. Repeat with the second layer. Finally, pour the remaining ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Decorate as desired, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.