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Decadent Cream-Filled Cake with Chocolate Ganache

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A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with creamy whipped chocolate ganache filling and frosted with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 525 grams dark chocolate, chopped
  • 525 mL heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer around the edges.
  9. Pour hot cream over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  10. Stir gently until smooth. Cover and cool to room temperature, refrigerating if needed, stirring every 5-10 minutes.
  11. Split ganache in half. Reserve half for filling. Whip the other half with an electric mixer until lightened in color and fluffy.
  12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Pipe whipped ganache around the edge and fill the center with reserved ganache.
  13. Repeat with second layer. Top with third layer.
  14. Frost the outside of the cake with remaining whipped ganache. Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the ganache thoroughly before whipping to achieve a light and fluffy texture. Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor. Refrigerate the cake to set the ganache frosting before serving.

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