Ganache topped Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1/4 cup milk

Chocolate Ganache

• 1 ounce semisweet chocolate chips, chopped

• 4 tbsp Heavy whipping cream

• Fresh Berries (optional)

• Powdered Sugar (optional)

Instructions:

For the cake

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit

• Take a 4-inch round cake pan,line the bottom with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter

• In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, set aside.

• Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl

• Microwave on high in 30second increments, stirring in between until melted

• In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes

• Add the eggs to the butter and sugar, while beating add the milk and mix well

• Fold in the flour mix and chocolate into the butter mix

• Fold until well mixed and the batter is smooth

• Pour the batter into the prepared 4-inch cake pan

• Bake for 30 minutes

• Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes

• Turn the cake onto a wire cooling rack and remove the parchment paper

• Allow to cool completely

Make the Chocolate Ganache:

• Place heavy cream in bowl and microwave until very hot, almost boiling for about 1-2 minutes

• Add chocolate chips to heavy cream & let stand 1-2 minutes

• Whisk until smooth and the chocolate is completely melted

• Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, making sure to cover the entire cake

• Decorate the cake with powdered sugar & berries, if desired

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