Decadent Chocolate Dream Cake

This chocolate dream cake is every chocoholic's dream come true. It is a rich, moist, and indulgent chocolate cake layered with a luscious chocolate ganache and creamy chocolate frosting. With every bite, you will be transported to chocolate heaven. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you're craving a truly indulgent dessert. Prepare to be swept away by the intense chocolate flavor and velvety smooth texture of this dreamy cake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 3 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth and combined.
4. Pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
5. Divide the batter equally among the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until simmering. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Let the ganache cool to room temperature.
9. To make the chocolate frosting, beat the softened butter, instant coffee granules, and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
10. Add the cooled chocolate ganache to the frosting and beat until well combined.
11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
12. Spread the remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake.
13. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
14. Slice and serve the chocolate dream cake, and enjoy!

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