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Chocolate Ganache Cake

Decadent Chocolate Ganache Cake for Every Celebration

This Chocolate Ganache Cake is a heavenly creation that promises to satisfy your every chocolate craving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Caster sugar can be used for a finer texture.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Can be reduced for low-sodium diets.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can use almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Replace with Greek yogurt or omit for dairy-free.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Canola oil is a suitable alternative.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with ⅔ cup applesauce per egg for egg-free.
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee Espresso or instant coffee can be used.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla preferred.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free.
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Opt for semisweet or dark chocolate bars.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • 8-inch Baking Pans
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch baking pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla, sour cream, and eggs to dry mixture.
  4. Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Heat heavy cream over medium heat, then pour over chopped chocolate and mix to create ganache.
  8. Assemble cake by frosting layers with ganache, creating a drip effect with remaining ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow all wet ingredients to be at room temperature for best results.

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