Chocolate Indulgence Cake

The ultimate dessert for chocoholics, this cake features layers of moist chocolate cake, fluffy frosting, and silky ganache topped with chocolatey goodness. Perfect for celebrations or an indulgent treat!

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

For the Cake:

3 cups all-purpose flour

3½ cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

2½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

3 large eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups boiling water

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

4 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

1 cup heavy cream

1½ tbsp unsalted butter

For Topping:

Chocolate shavings

Chocolate chips

Cocoa powder

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Make the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth.

Gradually mix in boiling water; batter will be thin.

Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

Beat softened butter until creamy.

Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until fluffy.

Make the Ganache:

Heat cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

Add butter and stir until fully combined. Cool to a pourable consistency.

Assemble the Cake:

Slice each cake layer in half for four total layers.

Spread chocolate frosting between each layer, stacking as you go.

Pour ganache over the top, letting it drip elegantly down the sides.

Decorate:

Top with chocolate shavings, chips, and a dusting of cocoa powder for a dramatic finish.

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:

Use a serrated knife for clean layer cuts.

Cool cakes completely before frosting to avoid melting.

Chill for 30 minutes after assembly to set the ganache.