Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Ganache Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. Combine buttermilk and sour cream. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition.
2
Pour into two greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a small mixing bowl; chill until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Chill until mixture achieves spreading consistency.
4
For ganache, in a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Gradually add cream; heat until just warmed. Chill until slightly thickened.
5
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Slowly pour ganache over top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

2113

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Ganache Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Ganache Cake

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