Decadent French Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this mouthwatering French Chocolate Cake. Made with high-quality dark chocolate, this cake is rich, moist, and full of intense chocolate flavor. The velvety smooth texture and irresistible taste will leave you craving for more. It's the perfect dessert for special occasions or when you simply want to treat yourself to something delicious. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can recreate the magic of a French patisserie right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
10. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
11. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
12. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
13. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
14. Refrigerate the ganache for about 30 minutes or until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
15. Once the cakes have cooled, spread a generous layer of chocolate ganache on top of one cake layer.
16. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
17. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.
18. Serve slices of this heavenly French chocolate cake and savor every bite!

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