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Chocolate Ganache Cake

Chocolate Ganache Cake

Indulge in this rich and easy-to-make Chocolate Ganache Cake, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Measure correctly for best results
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Choose high-quality for best flavor
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Essential for rising
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Sugar substitute can be used
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature for optimal mixing
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened for easier mixing
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream No substitutions for best flavor
  • 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) Quality is key for decadence

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • round cake pans
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans with grease and parchment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups of flour, ¾ cup of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 ½ cups of sugar.
  3. In another bowl, beat together 3 eggs and ½ cup of softened butter and gradually mix in 1 cup of heavy cream.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to maintain a light texture.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. For the ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan and pour it over 8 oz of chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with fresh berries or dust with cocoa powder.

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