Description

This Delicious Chocolate Indulgence Cake is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. With moist, rich chocolate layers, a silky ganache, and a creamy chocolate frosting, it’s a decadent dessert perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you crave chocolate heaven.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup heavy cream
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Make the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
Sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Slowly stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
Divide evenly into pans and bake 30–35 minutes.
Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Make the Ganache:

Heat cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.
Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 2–3 minutes.
Add butter, stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly.

Make the Frosting:

Beat softened butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar and cocoa, mix well.
Add cream and vanilla, beat until fluffy.

Assemble the Cake:

Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread ganache over it.
Add the second layer, frost top and sides with chocolate frosting.
Optional: drizzle extra ganache on top or garnish with chocolate curls.

Notes

For extra moisture, brush cake layers with simple syrup.
The cake layers can be made a day ahead and chilled before assembling.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days.