Dive into the depths of chocolate indulgence with this Black Magic Chocolate Cake, layered and draped in a silky ganache for a truly enchanting dessert experience.
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour as the base
- Granulated sugar for sweetness
- Cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor
- Baking soda and baking powder for lift
- Salt to balance the taste
- Large eggs for structure
- Vanilla extract for a hint of vanilla essence
- Buttermilk for moisture and tang
- Neutral oil like canola for a tender crumb
- Hot coffee to enhance the chocolate intensity
For the Ganache:
- Premium dark chocolate for a rich topping
- Unsalted butter for creaminess
- Granulated sugar to sweeten
- Heavy cream to create a lush texture
- Vanilla extract for flavor complexity
- A pinch of salt to round out the flavors
Baking Instructions:
- Whisk together dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate the eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, and oil into the dry mix.
- Carefully blend in hot coffee to achieve a smooth, thin batter.
- Pour into prepared cake pans and bake until a tester comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before removing from pans.
Ganache Preparation:
- Combine chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat cream and sugar until hot but not boiling, then pour over the chocolate mixture.
- Let it rest, then stir until smooth and refrigerate until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Ice the cooled cake layers with the thickened ganache.
