Chocolate Layer Dream (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Mix
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85g (3/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
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315g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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180g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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235ml (1 cup) whole milk, at room temperature
→ Ganache
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235ml (1 cup) heavy cream
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200g (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
→ Topping & Decor
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Chocolate shavings or chopped nuts, for garnish
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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235ml (1 cup) heavy cream
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn the oven on to 180°C (350°F). Coat three 9-inch round cake pans with grease then dust them with flour.
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Stir together cocoa powder, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt in a big bowl. Add in milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until you get a smooth batter.
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Split the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
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Slide the pans into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The layers are done when a toothpick comes out clean.
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Take the pans out of the oven and leave them to sit for 10 minutes. Then move the layers to a rack and let them cool down all the way.
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Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate chips, then mix in the heavy cream until it’s glossy and smooth.
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Put one cake layer on a plate. Cover it with ganache, then whipped cream. Repeat this stacking for the other layers.
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Put whipped cream on top and sprinkle with nuts or chocolate shavings. It’s ready to serve!