Description

Unleash your inner chocolatier with this Elegant Chocolate Symphony Cake! Moist, rich chocolate layers are embraced by silky ganache and topped with delicate chocolate shavings. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet celebration, this indulgent dessert is a must-try for every chocolate lover.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chocolate ganache (homemade or store-bought)
Chocolate shavings, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Spread ganache between the cake layers, then frost the top and sides.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve.

Notes

For deeper flavor, use dark chocolate ganache.
Add espresso powder to enhance the chocolate richness.
Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.