For the Cake:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Add Boiling Water:
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing well. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- Prepare Chocolate:
- Place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat Cream:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to boil.
- Pour Over Chocolate:
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to melt the chocolate.
- Whisk:
- Whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- Assembly:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour a portion of the chocolate ganache over the first layer. Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the entire cake.
- Optional: Decorate with additional chocolate shavings, nuts, or berries.
This Chocolate Wet Cake is perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re in the mood for a decadent and moist chocolate treat. Enjoy!