Ina Garten’s Chocolate Cake

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Indulge in the rich and decadent chocolatey goodness of Ina Garten's chocolate cake. With its moist and fluffy layers and creamy ganache frosting, this dessert is a chocolate lover's dream.

This chocolate cake recipe from Ina Garten is simply divine. The cake itself is light, fluffy, and perfectly moist, with a rich chocolate flavor that isn't too overpowering. The ganache frosting is smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness to complement the cake. It's a showstopper of a dessert that's sure to impress guests, yet it's also easy enough to make for a special treat at home.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, shaken
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee

For the ganache:

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, tapping out the excess flour.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix in the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Increase the mixer speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Slowly pour in the hot coffee and mix until just combined.
3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
4. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack and let them cool completely.
5. While the cakes are cooling, make the ganache. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream, honey, and salt over medium heat until just simmering. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute to melt. Add the vanilla extract and whisk the mixture until it is smooth and shiny.
6. To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache over the top. Top with the second cake layer, and spread ganache over the top and sides of the cake. Let the cake sit for 15 minutes to allow the ganache to set before serving. Enjoy!