Decadent Chocolate Cake 🍫✨

Decadent Chocolate Cake
A luxurious chocolate ganache cake with rich layers—Taurus loves indulgence and comfort.

A luxurious chocolate ganache cake with rich layers—perfect for Taurus, who loves indulgence and comfort.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
• 16 oz (450g) semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin—this ensures a moist cake!).
5. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Ganache Frosting:

1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil).
2. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Stir until smooth, then mix in butter and vanilla. Let cool to a spreadable consistency.

Assemble:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of ganache over it.
2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with ganache.
3. Let the cake set for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Optional Taurus-Approved Additions:

• Top with chocolate curls, gold leaf, or caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
• Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🍫 This rich, velvety cake is the ultimate comfort treat for Taurus!