CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE

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Here's to that chocolate fix we all need! I use cream in both the filling and glaze of this beautiful dessert. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. Combine buttermilk and sour cream. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a small mixing bowl; chill until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Chill until mixture achieves spreading consistency. , For ganache, in a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Gradually add cream; heat until just warmed. Chill until slightly thickened., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Slowly pour ganache over top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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