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Death by Chocolate Cake

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A rich and decadent chocolate cake with multiple layers and a silky ganache that will satisfy every chocolate lover’s cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) white sugar
  • ½ cup (50g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (128g) sour cream
  • ½ cup (110g) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot water
  • 16 oz (450g) chocolate (milk, dark, or mix), chopped
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until fully combined and free of lumps.
  5. In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in the hot water. Pour this into the batter and stir until fully incorporated.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. To make the ganache, place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium-low heat until it starts steaming (don’t let it boil). Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth.
  9. Allow the ganache to cool to a spreadable consistency before using.
  10. Level the tops of each cake layer with a serrated knife. Carefully slice each cake in half horizontally, creating six thin layers.
  11. Place one layer on a cake board or plate. Spread ganache over the top and repeat with remaining layers.
  12. Cover the entire cake with ganache. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, and garnish as desired.

Notes

For a twist, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or incorporating peppermint extract into the ganache.

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