Beautiful Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Cooking Steps:

For the Cake:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

Step 4: Gradually add boiling water to the batter, stirring continuously. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.

Step 5: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Chocolate Ganache:

Step 8: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.

Step 9: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Assembly:

Step 10: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top.

Step 11: Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining chocolate ganache.

Step 12: Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.

Step 13: Allow the Classic Chocolate Cake to set before slicing and serving.

Enjoy the pure bliss of this Classic Chocolate Cake, a timeless dessert that's sure to satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings.