Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
Bake the Cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
4. Stir in boiling water until batter is thin and smooth. Divide evenly between pans.
5. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Make the Frosting:
1. Whisk heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Ganache:
1. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
2. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 30 minutes until slightly thickened but still pourable.
Assemble the Cake:
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly on top.
2. Add the second cake layer. Pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
3. Smooth with a spatula. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
