Homestyle Chocolate Cake with Creamy Ganache
Homestyle Chocolate Cake with Creamy Ganache is a decadent, easy-to-make dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with a silky, rich ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to satisfy all chocolate lovers with its rich flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup 120 g all-purpose flour
- 7/8 cup 175 g granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons 44 g dark cocoa powder (refer to notes above for brand)
- 1 teaspoon 4 g baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon 2 g baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon 3 g salt
- 1/2 cup 120 g buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup 118 g hot water or coffee
- 1/4 cup 55 g vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon 2.1 g pure vanilla extract
For the Ganache
- 1/2 cup 115.5 g heavy whipping cream (add more if needed to adjust consistency)
- 5 oz. dark chocolate chips
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease one 8-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray, line it with parchment paper, and spray again. Set the pan aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, water (or coffee), oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack. Let it cool completely, or serve warm with ganache.
For the Ganache
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream for about one minute. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- It will thicken a little as it cools.