The Best Chocolate Cake Ever
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with *The Best Chocolate Cake Ever*—a rich, moist, and decadent masterpiece that lives up to its name. Perfectly balanced with the deep flavors of cocoa and a touch of sweetness, this cake is elevated by its luxurious chocolate ganache made from semi-sweet chocolate, butter, and cream for a silky, melt-in-your-mouth finish. With easy-to-follow instructions and just 30 minutes of prep time, this two-layer showstopper is ideal for celebrations, special occasions, or satisfying your everyday chocolate cravings. Serve up this irresistible treat to impress your guests or savor it solo with a tall glass of milk—you deserve it!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 0.5 cup butter (for ganache)
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 0.75 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and fully combined.
Slowly pour in the boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula if necessary.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the butter and heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
Remove the pan from heat and pour the hot mixture over the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of ganache on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides for a beautiful finish.
Let the ganache set for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 405.3 g | 520% | |
| Saturated Fat | 198.4 g | 992% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 858 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 5458 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 908.0 g | 330% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.8 g | 339% | |
| Total Sugars | 566.1 g | ||
| Protein | 109.7 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 991 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 53.5 mg | 297% | |
| Potassium | 4541 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
