Chocolate Ganache Cake is a decadent dessert that features a rich and silky ganache frosting covering a moist and delicious chocolate cake. Here's a recipe for a homemade Chocolate Ganache Cake:

Ingredients:


For the chocolate cake:

  1. 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  3. 2 cups granulated sugar
  4. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  5. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  7. 3 large eggs, room temperature
  8. 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  9. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  10. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  11. 1 cup hot water

For the chocolate ganache frosting:

  1. 2 cups heavy cream
  2. 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  3. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:


For the chocolate cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Divide the batter equally among the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.

For the chocolate ganache frosting:

  1. Place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute.
  4. Stir the mixture gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Let the ganache cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.

Assembly:

  1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a thick layer of chocolate ganache frosting on top of the cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top and press gently to adhere.
  4. Spread a thin layer of ganache frosting on the top and sides of the cake to create a crumb coat.
  5. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set the crumb coat.
  6. After the crumb coat is set, spread a thick layer of ganache frosting on the top and sides of the cake to fully frost it.
  7. Use a spatula or a cake scraper to smooth the ganache frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
  8. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the ganache frosting.
  9. Slice and serve the indulgent homemade Chocolate Ganache Cake and enjoy the luscious combination of rich chocolate and smooth ganache!