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Chocolate Cake and Spread

Chocolate Cake with Ganache Spread
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This decadent Chocolate Cake with glossy chocolate spread is ultra-moist, deeply rich, and perfect for any occasion. Layered with smooth ganache and packed with bold cocoa flavor, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream in every slice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Stir in hot water or coffee until batter is thin and smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly.
  8. Spread ganache between cake layers and over top and sides. Let set before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
  • Let cakes cool fully before adding ganache to avoid melting.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the ganache to deepen flavor.
  • For cleaner slices, chill the cake briefly before cutting.

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