Layered Chocolate Dream Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Batter
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315g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
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180g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
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85g (3/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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235ml (1 cup) whole milk, at room temperature
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Ganache
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200g (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
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235ml (1 cup) heavy cream
→ Whipped Cream and Garnish
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235ml (1 cup) heavy cream
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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Chocolate shavings or chopped nuts, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until the batter is smooth.
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Divide the prepared batter evenly among the three greased and floured cake pans.
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Bake the cake layers for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Using a double boiler, heat the chocolate chips until melted. Stir in heavy cream until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
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On a serving plate, place the first cake layer. Spread ganache over it, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the process with the remaining layers.
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Top the assembled cake with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or chopped nuts.