CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE AND PRALINE TOPPING
I found this one in bon appetit's July '09 issue and I'm posting it for my friend chef #1072593 cause she loves these praline cakes so much. She's got me dying to make one but I haven't gotten to it yet. So this one's for chef #1072593 Note: prep time is cooling time.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Dessert
Time 32m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make the cake:.
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9 inch cake pan with non-stick spray. Line with parchment paper. Spray parchment. Dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
- Place butter and cocoa powder in medium bowl. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over; stir. Let stand 2 minutes; whisk until blended. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and coarse salt in another medium bowl. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla in another large bowl. Gradually whisk cocoa mixture into buttermilk mixture; whisk until smooth. Add flour mixture in 3 additions, whisking to blend between additions (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake cake until tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run knife around pan edges to release cake. Invert onto rack; remove pan and parchment. Cool completely.
- To make the Ganache:.
- Place chocolate and cream in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Stir in butter. Let stand until spreadable, about 30 minutes. Spread over top and sides of cake. Chill 2 hours or up to 1 day.
- To make the Praline:.
- Stir first 3 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar and vanilla. Add pecans; stir just to incorporate. Quickly pour praline mixture over cake. Spread just to edges (topping sets very quickly).
- Can be made a day ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.
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Amit Gaming
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still a good cake.
Shifad Ahmed Shifad
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious. The ganache and praline topping were the perfect finishing touch.
Elvira Jimenez
[email protected]This cake was absolutely amazing! The combination of chocolate, ganache, and praline was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Tegan Roberts
[email protected]The cake was moist and flavorful, but the ganache was a bit too runny.
Faisal Javed
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good cake.
amir jan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite with my family and friends.
Zoey Breen
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the ganache was too thick.
Yasser Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The ganache and praline topping were the perfect touch.
Isaac Lite
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the ganache and praline topping made up for it.
Thisun Nuwantha
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it tasted even better than it looked! I will definitely be making it again.
MADD BIZZY
[email protected]The ganache was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was amazing.
Pabitra Tamang
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.
gord mcivor
[email protected]This chocolate cake with ganache and praline topping was absolutely divine! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the ganache was rich and decadent. The praline topping added a delightful crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again