Bumpy Cake

A moist chocolate cake with buttercream bumps locked together by a yummy chocolate ganache? Oh go on then! This bumpy cake blew my mind after being told about it and I just had to give it a go, I love chocolate cake and this was up there with one of the nicest ever!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

For the Bumpy Topping:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add buttermilk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the bumpy topping. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
7. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Once the cake is done baking, immediately pour the bumpy topping over the hot cake, spreading it evenly.
9. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.