This decadent cake combines a rich chocolate cake with a smooth and luscious ganache frosting and a light and airy whipped cream topping.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (brewed)
For the Ganache Frosting:
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and hot coffee.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
2. Make the Ganache Frosting:
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Gently stir the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before frosting the cake.
3. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, level them if necessary.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous layer of ganache frosting over the top of the first layer.
- Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
4. Make the Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Decorate the Cake:
- Spread the whipped cream topping over the ganache frosting.
- Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries.
Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Ganache Cake with Cream!