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Layer cake with chocolate ganache Recipe

American · Dessert · 60 min total

A classic layer cake with moist chocolate sponge and a rich, silky chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a decadent treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin).
4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
5. For ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter until melted. Let cool until thickened but spreadable, about 30 minutes.
6. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread about 1 cup ganache over top. Place second layer on top. Frost top and sides with remaining ganache. Let set at room temperature before serving.

Tips

• For a neater slice, chill the cake for 30 minutes before cutting.
• Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Add a pinch of sea salt to ganache for a salted chocolate version.

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