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- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the cake batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water (or hot coffee), mixing until the batter becomes thin and well incorporated. This is normal; it makes the cake super moist.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting:
- In a medium bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
- Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on low speed initially, then increase to medium speed until everything is well combined and smooth. Add more cream if the frosting is too thick.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache (optional):
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly before using.
- Assemble the cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one of the cakes.
- Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining chocolate frosting.
- For an extra decadent touch, pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Serve:
- Let the cake sit for about 30 minutes to set the frosting and ganache before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy the rich, moist, and utterly decadent chocolate cake!
This Decadent Chocolate Cake is perfect for those who love indulgent, chocolatey desserts—each bite is rich, moist, and filled with layers of creamy frosting! 🍫🍰
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