Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- Dark chocolate ganache (for topping)
- Edible metallic dust or gold leaf (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring continuously. Slowly pour in the boiling water, stirring gently until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth to make ganache.
- Spread ganache between the cooled layers, then cover the entire cake with remaining ganache. Decorate with metallic dust or gold leaf to resemble a villain’s fortress.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer ganache flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Avoid over-mixing to keep the cake tender and moist.
- Decorate with metallic edible dust to enhance the villainous look.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before applying ganache to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
