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A Delicious Chocolate Cake with Ganache, indulge in the rich decadence.
Chocolate cake with ganache, a luxurious dessert that has captivated palates worldwide, boasts a rich history that mirrors its decadent flavor. Chocolate cake and ganache, a silky smooth mixture of chocolate and cream, originated in France in the mid-19th century. The word “ganache” itself is French, meaning “jowl” or “cheek,” but in culinary terms, it refers to this luscious blend that can be used as a filling, frosting, or glaze. The creation of ganache is often attributed to a happy accident, where hot cream was poured over chocolate, resulting in the creamy, glossy mixture we now adore.
The popularity of chocolate cake surged in the 19th century, paralleling the rise of cocoa as an accessible and desirable ingredient. Cakes evolved from simple, fruit-filled confections to the rich, spongy delights we enjoy today. Chocolate cake with ganache epitomizes this evolution, combining the moist, rich layers of chocolate cake with the sophisticated touch of ganache, creating a timeless and modern dessert. As we delve into the recipe for this delectable treat, we pay homage to the culinary traditions that have brought us one of the most beloved desserts in the world.
A Delicious Chocolate Cake with Ganache
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
Description
A slice of this Chocolate Cake with Ganache, and all your worries melt away.
Ingredients
Cake batter
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Cocoa
- 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- A dash of Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
- 1 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 eggs
Icing
- 2 cups of Icing Sugar
- 1/4 cup of cocoa
- 150 g butter
- 1/4 cup of cream
or Ganache topping
- 1/2 cup fresh cream
- 2 slabs of plain Milk Chocolate
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F degrees
- In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, cocoa powder
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix
- Add eggs, vanilla, oil, and milk and mix with an electric beater for 1 minute
- Add the water, and mix well
- Pour the batter into 2 greased baking tins
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven
Icing
- Mix well together with an electric beater
Ganache topping
- Heat cream until it reaches a simmer, do not boil
- Pour over the broken plain chocolate
- Mix well until it is blended
- Once it’s cooled, gently pour it over the cold cake.
Notes
Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Jennifer from The Recipe Hunter: Tried and Tested Recipes from Home Chefs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 30.8 g
- Sodium: 103.9 mg
- Fat: 17.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 51.6 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 40.9 mg
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Chocolate Cake with Ganache—what a delight! I can practically taste the chocolatey goodness through the screen. Thanks for sharing and for joining Fiesta Friday Party! We hope to see you again.
Thanks for dropping in Jhuls, will be back for sure and hope you will try and enjoy this chocolate cake.