Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Ganache
85% автентично · American
A decadent twist on the classic, this Red Velvet Cake incorporates a rich dark chocolate ganache filling and frosting, complementing the cake's subtle cocoa notes with intense chocolate flavor.
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Съставки
- All-purpose flour2 1/2 cups
- Granulated sugar1 1/2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder2 tablespoons
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil1 cup
- Buttermilk1 cup
- Eggs2 large
- White vinegar1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Red food coloring2 tablespoons
- Dark chocolate, chopped12 ounces
- Heavy cream1 1/2 cups
Стъпки
- 1
Prepare the cake layers as per the 'Classic Red Velvet Cake' recipe, but increase cocoa powder to 2 tablespoons.
- 2
Bake and cool the cake layers completely.
- 3
For the ganache: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
- 4
Let the ganache cool and thicken slightly at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- 5
Assemble the cake: Place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of ganache over it. Top with the second layer, spread with ganache, and then the third layer.
- 6
Frost the entire cake with the remaining ganache, ensuring a smooth finish.
- 7
Allow the ganache to set slightly before serving.
