Ingredients: |
Ingredients: CHOCLATE LAYER CAKE:
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
¾ c. cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ c. vegetable oil
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 ¾ c. flour
1 c. boiling water
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
½ c. salted butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
5 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
2 c. chocolate chips
½ c. heavy cream
Malt balls, for garnish
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Directions: |
Directions:CHOCOLATE CAKE:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until everything is thoroughly incorporated. Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be very thin. Pour the batter into prepared baking pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the layers in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and the cream cheese. Slowly blend in the powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until smooth and well-combined.
CHOCOLATE GANSHE:
On a medium heat bring heavy cream to boil. Place half of the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the cream over the chocolate, stir until the chocolate is melted completely. Add remaining chocolate and stir until it’s melted and smooth. Set aside to cool. The ganache should be pourable but not too thin.
ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:
Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a plate or cake stand. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with cream cheese filling. Top with the second layer and repeat. Finally, top with the third layer. Spread the ganache on top all over to the edges and let it drip down the sides. I suggest you to do this in two layers to avoid the ganache run down too much and cover the whole edges of the cake. Also if the ganache won’t drip enough you can slightly reheat the second batch and drizzle it with the spoon. Decorate with chocolate malt balls
Refrigerate before serving |
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