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 semi-sweet chocolate chips; 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 3 ⅓ cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ⅔ cups lemon yogurt

Servings: persons

3 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
3 ⅓ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ⅔ cups lemon yogurt

1
Heat whipping creamand 2 t. lemon rind in large saucepan over medium-low heat until hot.
2
Add chocolate chips and cook 5 min or until melted, stirring constantly.
3
Cool, cover and chill at least 5 hours.
4
Meanwhile, melt unsweetened chocolate and 1 T. lemon rind in small saucepan; let cool.
5
Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
6
Set aside.
7
Beat butter until creamy; add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
8
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended.
9
Stir in vnilla.
10
Add flour mixture alternately with yogurt, beginning and ending with dry things.
11
Stir in melted unsweetened chocolate mixture just until blended.
12
Divide batter among 3 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans.
13
Bake at 350 for 25 min or till tests clean.
14
Cool in pans on racks 10 minute Remove from pans and cool completely on racks.
15
Meanwhile, beat chilled whipping cream mixture at medium until soft peaks form.
16
Be careful not to overbeat.
17
Frost cake.
18
Store in fridge.

2679

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

266

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 semi-sweet chocolate chips, 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, 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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