Description

Indulge in the decadent delight of this Chocolate Ganache Cake that combines rich chocolate cake layers with luscious chocolate ganache and buttercream frosting. Perfect for any celebration or special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 cup hot water (with instant coffee)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

2 cups semi-sweet baking chocolate (chopped)
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

For the Chocolate Ganache Buttercream Frosting:

2 cups butter
7 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups chocolate ganache

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Instructions

Chocolate Cake: Soak bake even strips. Preheat oven. Prepare cake pans. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Bake and cool cakes.
Chocolate Ganache: Melt chocolate. Heat cream. Combine and whisk until smooth. Set aside to thicken.
Chocolate Ganache Buttercream Frosting: Cream butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Mix in chocolate ganache.
Assemble the Cake: Level cake layers. Secure first layer. Add buttercream between layers. Coat with buttercream. Chill.
Ganache Drip: Test ganache consistency. Drip on cake. Chill to set.
Chocolate Swirls: Pipe buttercream rosettes on top of the cake.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
Ensure all cake ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Adjust sweetness by taste preference when making buttercream frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 750
Sugar: 60g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 95g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg