Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup boiling water; 2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 3 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped; Fresh raspberries, confectioners' sugar and baking cocoa, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup boiling water
2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
Fresh raspberries, confectioners' sugar and baking cocoa, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Pour boiling water over chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in sugar, buttermilk, egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; whisk into chocolate mixture just until blended.
2
Transfer to a 9-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Place rack on a waxed paper-lined
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4
For ganache, bring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Slowly pour over cake, allowing some ganache to drape over sides.
5
Refrigerate until serving. If desired, sprinkle with raspberries, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Cut into wedges.

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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: 3/4 cup boiling water, 2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Ganache-Topped Chocolate 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.

Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

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