Decadent Chocolate-Lemon Ganache Cake Recipe

Name: Decadent Chocolate-Lemon Ganache Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels; 6 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 3 1/3 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 2/3 cups lemon-flavored yogurt

Servings: persons

3 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels
6 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
3 1/3 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups lemon-flavored yogurt

1
Heat whipping cream and 2 teaspoons lemon rind in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until hot. Add morsels, and cook 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. Cool; cover and chill at least 5 hours.
2
Meanwhile, melt unsweetened chocolate and 1 tablespoon lemon rind in a small saucepan; let cool.
3
Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients; set aside.
4
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended; stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with yogurt, beginning and ending with flour mixture; stir in melted unsweetened chocolate mixture just until blended. Divide batter evenly among 3 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
6
Meanwhile, beat chilled whipping cream mixture at medium speed until stiff peaks form. (Be careful not to overbeat.)
7
Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Store in refrigerator.

3457

kcal

Calories

208

Fat

351

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels, 6 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, and more.

Yes, Decadent Chocolate-Lemon 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.

Decadent Chocolate-Lemon Ganache Cake

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