Get ready to indulge in a slice of pure happiness with this Elegant Chocolate Symphony Cake! Rich, moist, and oh-so-chocolatey! 🍫✨
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (for frosting)
- Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease & flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
4. Gradually stir in the boiling water (watch out, the batter will be thin!).
5. Pour the lovely mixture evenly into your prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, spread that luscious chocolate ganache between the layers and up top for a decadent finish.
9. Finally, sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top for that classic touch before serving.
Enjoy every bite of this heavenly creation! 🎂💖