Cinematic close-up of a decadent chocolate ganache cake on a white ceramic stand, with glossy chocolate drips, visible cocoa layers, and a steaming coffee cup beside it, accented by chocolate chunks and cocoa powder, warm amber lighting, and fresh berries as garnish, creating a luxurious atmosphere.

Decadent Chocolate Ganache Cake: A Rich, Irresistible Dessert

Decadent Chocolate Ganache Cake: A Rich, Irresistible Dessert

KEY INFO:

Prep Time: 30-50 minutes

Cook Time: 25-45 minutes

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Servings: 8-12 slices

Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate

Dietary: Vegetarian (adaptable)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
INGREDIENTS:

(For an 8-inch single-layer cake)

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup hot brewed coffee
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ganache:

  • 8 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cacao)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line cake pan.
  2. Bloom Chocolate:
    • Whisk cocoa powder with hot coffee
    • Let cool for 5 minutes
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • Combine flour, baking soda, salt
    • Sift to remove lumps
  4. Prepare Batter:
    • Whisk oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla
    • Add coffee-cocoa mixture
    • Fold in dry ingredients gently
    • Do not overmix!
  5. Bake:
    • Pour batter into prepared pan
    • Bake 25-35 minutes
    • Check with toothpick for doneness
  6. Prepare Ganache:
    • Chop chocolate finely
    • Heat cream until steaming
    • Pour over chocolate
    • Let sit 3 minutes
    • Stir until glossy
    • Add butter, mix until smooth
  7. Assemble:
    • Cool cake completely
    • Pour ganache over cake
    • Let drip decoratively
    • Chill to set

Cinematic close-up of molten chocolate ganache preparation, featuring glossy dark chocolate chunks dissolving in steaming heavy cream with golden butter melting at the edges, warm amber lighting casting dramatic shadows on a marble countertop, steam rising, and a wooden spoon creating silky swirls.

CRUCIAL TIPS:
  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Don’t open oven during baking
  • Let cake cool before ganache
  • Quality chocolate makes a difference!
STORAGE:
  • Room temperature: 2 days
  • Refrigerated: 5 days
  • Bring to room temp before serving
VARIATIONS:
  • Gluten-free: Use almond flour
  • Vegan: Substitute eggs, use coconut cream
  • Add orange zest or espresso powder
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings
COMMON MISTAKES:
  • Overmixing batter
  • Overbaking
  • Using cold ingredients
  • Rushing ganache

Enjoy your decadent chocolate journey!

Overhead view of a finished chocolate ganache cake on a white ceramic stand, featuring glossy ganache drips, visible cocoa layers, and chocolate shavings on a rustic wooden table under soft natural lighting.

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