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Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
Cake Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Filling Preparation:
- In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation:
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes until it thickens slightly but is still pourable.
Cake Assembly:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the top of the cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- Use a spatula to smooth the ganache over the entire cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the ganache to set.
Enjoy your decadent chocolate layer cake!
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