Welcome to the ultimate guide for creating the perfect dark chocolate ganache cake, as dark and enigmatic as your soul. Embark on a culinary journey where we uncover the secrets to crafting a cake so rich, decadent, and hauntingly delicious, it will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. With our expert tips and carefully curated recipe, you'll be able to transform simple ingredients into a masterpiece that will elevate any occasion from ordinary to extraordinary. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a chocolate revelation that will leave you spellbound.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
DARK AS MY SOUL CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE
Dark, rich, moist and decadent chocolate cake.
Provided by JadeIntheKitchen
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 7h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch baking pans with cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; grease paper.
- Place 6 ounces chocolate in a small bowl. Pour coffee over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Let stand until slightly cooled, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl.
- Beat eggs in a stand mixer on high speed until lemon-colored. Beat in white sugar, coffee mixture, oil, and vanilla extract gradually until batter is well blended. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared baking pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Invert onto cooling racks and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Pour 2 1/2 cups heavy cream into a small saucepan; heat until it just boils.
- Place 20 ounces chocolate in a large bowl; pour hot cream on top and whisk until smooth. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 45 minutes. Refrigerate until ganache is set and spreadable, 4 to 5 hours.
- Combine 1/4 cup ganache, confectioners' sugar, butter, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat on low speed until smooth. Increase speed to high and beat until buttercream is smooth and silky.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread 1/3 cup ganache on top. Repeat twice more. Spread remaining ganache around the sides of the cake. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Spread buttercream over the top and sides of the cake. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into a small saucepan; heat until it just boils.
- Place 1 cup chocolate chocolate in a small bowl; pour hot cream on top and whisk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cake. Refrigerate until glaze firms up, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.2 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 62.1 g
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE: CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Steps:
- Prepare the ganache, heat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and 3 tablespoons of butter in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Place 22 ounces of semisweet chocolate in a stainless-steel bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Keep at room temperature until needed.
DEEP & DARK GANACHE CAKE
My ode to all things chocolate, this is a phenomenally rich and satisfying chocolate ganache cake recipe. - Tarra Knight, Benbrook, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square baking pans with parchment; grease the paper. , Place chocolate in a small bowl. Pour hot coffee over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed until lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, oil, vanilla and the chocolate mixture, beating until well blended. In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For ganache, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth., Let stand at room temperature to cool and thicken slightly, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Mixture will be very soft, but will thicken when spread onto cake.), Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup ganache. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining ganache over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
DARK AS MY SOUL CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE
Dark, rich, moist and decadent chocolate cake.
Provided by JadeIntheKitchen
Categories Chocolate Frosting
Time 7h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch baking pans with cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; grease paper.
- Place 6 ounces chocolate in a small bowl. Pour coffee over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Let stand until slightly cooled, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl.
- Beat eggs in a stand mixer on high speed until lemon-colored. Beat in white sugar, coffee mixture, oil, and vanilla extract gradually until batter is well blended. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared baking pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Invert onto cooling racks and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Pour 2 1/2 cups heavy cream into a small saucepan; heat until it just boils.
- Place 20 ounces chocolate in a large bowl; pour hot cream on top and whisk until smooth. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 45 minutes. Refrigerate until ganache is set and spreadable, 4 to 5 hours.
- Combine 1/4 cup ganache, confectioners' sugar, butter, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat on low speed until smooth. Increase speed to high and beat until buttercream is smooth and silky.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread 1/3 cup ganache on top. Repeat twice more. Spread remaining ganache around the sides of the cake. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Spread buttercream over the top and sides of the cake. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into a small saucepan; heat until it just boils.
- Place 1 cup chocolate chocolate in a small bowl; pour hot cream on top and whisk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cake. Refrigerate until glaze firms up, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.2 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 62.1 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will make a big difference in the final product. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao and has a rich, dark flavor.
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way. This helps to stabilize the chocolate and give it a smooth, shiny finish.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the texture of the cake. Bake the cake at the temperature specified in the recipe.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This dark chocolate ganache cake is a rich, decadent, and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake layers, creamy ganache frosting, and elegant presentation, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this dark chocolate ganache cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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