Description
Ultimate Chocolate Drip Cake
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
200g dark chocolate, chopped
Decoration:
Chopped dark chocolate or chocolate shards
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Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the boiling water while mixing. The batter will be thin.
Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool completely.
2. Make the Ganache:
Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it reaches a pourable consistency.
3. Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of ganache on top.
Add the second cake layer and pour the ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
4. Decorate:
Top with chopped chocolate or chocolate shards for a stunning finish.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the ganache before serving.
