Chocolate Layer Cake Dream (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Batter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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235ml (1 cup) whole milk, room temperature
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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85g (3/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
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180g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
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315g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
→ Ganache
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235ml (1 cup) heavy cream
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200g (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
→ Whipped Cream and Garnish
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Chocolate shavings or chopped nuts for topping
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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235ml (1 cup) heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) to preheat. Coat three 9-inch round cake pans with grease and a dusting of flour.
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Combine cocoa powder, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a big mixing bowl. Pour in the eggs, milk, and vanilla, then mix until the batter is smooth.
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Evenly pour the batter into the three prepared pans.
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Place the pans into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check if they're done by inserting a toothpick—if it comes out clean, they're ready.
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Take the cakes out of the oven. Keep them in the pans for 10 minutes to rest, then carefully move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Over gentle heat in a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips. Mix in the heavy cream until it turns into a smooth, shiny ganache.
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Put one cake layer onto a plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top, then whipped cream. Do this for all layers.
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Finish with whipped cream on the top layer and sprinkle the chocolate shavings or nuts as garnish.