Chocolate Layer Cake With Milk Chocolate Ganache Fr

Name: Chocolate Layer Cake With Milk Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 cup plus 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 1/4 cup all purpose floud; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Frosting:; 2 cups heavy whipping creak; 6 T dark corn syrup; 24 oz high quality milk chocolate, finely chopped; pinch of salt

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 cup plus 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup boiling water
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 1/4 cup all purpose floud
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting:
2 cups heavy whipping creak
6 T dark corn syrup
24 oz high quality milk chocolate, finely chopped
pinch of salt

1
FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour 2 9-inch diameter cake pans with 2 inch high sides. Place cocoa in small bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water; whisk until smooth. Cool. Combine milk & lemon juice in another small bowl. Let stand until milk forms some thick curds, about 10 minutes. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt into medium bowl.
2
Using mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add sugars and beat until blended. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in cocoa mixture and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternately with milk mixture in 2 additions. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks. Cut around cakes to loosen & turn out of pans.
3
For frosting:
4
Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and salt; stir until meltec and smooth. Refrigerate until cold, about 25 minutes. Using mixer, beat frosting until just lighter in color, about 1 minute. ****This thickens very quickly, so don't overbeat.
5
Assembly:
6
Place 1 cake layer flat side up, on plate. Spread with 2 cups frosting. Top with second cake layer, flat side down. Spread remaining frosting thickly over top and sides of cake.

2350

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 cup plus 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Layer Cake With Milk Chocolate Ganache Frosting 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.

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Chocolate Layer Cake With Milk Chocolate Ganache Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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