Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake with a creamy filling and ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Pour in the hot water slowly while stirring; the batter will be thin — don’t worry, this creates a wonderfully moist texture. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is completely cool, slice it horizontally into two even layers. Carefully lift the top layer off. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the bottom layer, then gently replace the top half.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until just simmering — don’t boil it. Pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for a minute. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly before pouring it over the cake.
- Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip over the edges. Use a spatula to spread it if needed. Chill the cake in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
- The longer the cake sets, the cleaner and more striking the layers will look.
- This cake can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg