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Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Instructions
1
Prepare the ganache first by using double broiler method melt chocolate and cream together and let it cool down.
2
If making buttermilk at home mix 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp vinegar; let sit. Strain it and use the buttermilk.
3
Preheat oven to 350°F (170°C). Line and grease 8” cake pan.
4
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (sift flour for best texture).
5
Add eggs, oil, and buttermilk. Gently whisk until smooth.
6
In a separate bowl bloom the cocoa powder by Stirring cocoa powder and instant coffee into boiling water until glossy.
7
Fold the cocoa mixture into the batter. Batter will be thin and runny.
8
Bake 23–28 min. Cakes are done when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (if the toothpick is wet then it’s underbaked and if it’s clear then it’s over-baked) and the surface springs back.
9
Cool cakes in pans for 10–15 minutes, then top with ganache.
10
Add your favorite toppings like cherries, confetti, fruits, etc.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🌫️Mix cocoa powder with boiling water before adding to the batter to bloom the cocoa and unlock deeper chocolate flavors and richness.
- Room Temperature Eggs Matter 🥚Use room temperature eggs to ensure proper emulsification with the oil and buttermilk, creating a smoother, more cohesive batter that bakes evenly.
- Ganache Temperature Control 🌡️Heat heavy cream to just below boiling and pour over chopped chocolate, letting it sit 30 seconds before whisking for silky ganache without breaking or seizing.
- Instant Coffee Amplifies Chocolate ☕Don't skip the instant coffee—it enhances and deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee, creating complexity and richness.
- Cake Cooling Strategy ❄️Cool cakes completely to room temperature before applying ganache to prevent it from melting and sliding off; chill ganache briefly for the perfect spreadable consistency.
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Vegetarian
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