25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
3. Chocolate Ganache Layer Cake
A chocolate ganache layer cake is perfect for anyone looking for a fancy treat that does not demand complicated steps. Making this cake at home is both convenient and simple, even for beginners. Ingredients are easy to find and preparing a homemade dessert can be enjoyed by anyone interested in learning basic baking.
The recipe layers soft chocolate cake with a rich, smooth ganache that drips over each slice. This dessert is a great choice for celebrations or as a special weekend project. Since it includes wholesome ingredients like eggs and milk, it can fit easily into different diets when enjoyed in moderation.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 12 people, 1 slice each
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool.
- Heat the heavy cream until almost boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips.
- Stir until the ganache is smooth.
- Spread the ganache between and over the cooled cakes.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrate: 55 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 34 g
