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VALENTINE’S DAY Chocolate Ganache Cake

Indulge in Valentine’s Day Chocolate Ganache Cake

Celebrate love with this decadent Valentine’s Day Chocolate Ganache Cake, combining rich flavors and a luxurious ganache.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the ganache, heat cream in a saucepan until simmering; stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
  7. Once cakes are cooled, drizzle with ganache before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 18g

Notes

Consider adding espresso powder for a mocha twist or using different chocolates for the ganache to enhance flavor options.

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