Description
Indulge in the decadence of this Valentine’s Day Chocolate Ganache Cake, a dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a velvety texture. Topped with glossy ganache, each slice is a delightful way to celebrate love or treat yourself. Perfect for novice bakers, this cake promises to create sweet memories in your kitchen as the aroma of chocolate fills the air. Impress your loved one or enjoy it solo—this cake speaks volumes without saying a word.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache, heat cream in a saucepan until simmering; stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, drizzle with ganache before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg