Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 2 cups
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - ¾ cup
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda - 1 ½ teaspoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Eggs - 3 large
• Whole milk - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
• Boiling water - 1 cup
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips - 2 cups
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Butter - ½ cup
• Powdered sugar - 2 cups

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.

4. 4.

   Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6.

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

7. 7.

   For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.

8. 8.

   For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy. Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.

9. 9.

   To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache over the top. Repeat with the second layer.

10. 10.

    Top with the third layer and cover the entire cake with chocolate frosting.

11. 11.

    Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Facts