GANACHE-TOPPED CHOCOLATE CAKE
To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It's worthy of special occasions, but once you learn how to make chocolate ganache, it's so easy to whip together that you can enjoy it any day of the week. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water over chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in sugar, buttermilk, egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; whisk into chocolate mixture just until blended., Transfer to a 9-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Place rack on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet., For ganache, bring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Slowly pour over cake, allowing some ganache to drape over sides., Refrigerate until serving. If desired, sprinkle with raspberries, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy ganache topping.
MD SHAGOR MIA
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a treat for my family.
RandomVidoes
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. The ganache topping is the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this cake is an exception. The ganache topping is so rich and decadent, that it takes the cake to the next level.
Sudan Adhikari
[email protected]This cake is the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. The ganache topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Steve Kebati
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy ganache topping.
Kelly Polascik
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a treat for my family.
Tara Boddy
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The ganache topping is rich and decadent, and the chocolate cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sindy Todd
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best birthday cake she's ever had.
kamugiaha edward
[email protected]This cake is so moist and chocolatey. The ganache topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Trick And Trick BD
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this cake turned out perfectly. The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake was delicious.
Anas Dawar
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I made it for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Puskar Puskar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this cake changed my mind. The ganache topping is so rich and decadent, and the chocolate cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Cecilia bediako
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Supia Aktar
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Mercy Sabina
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The ganache topping is the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mohd Moin
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ganache topping is so easy to make, and it really takes the cake to the next level.
Nomfundo Mthiyane
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! The ganache topping was rich and decadent, and the chocolate cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.