Creating a stunning and delicious cake can be a rewarding experience. Here is a recipe for a classic French-style gâteau that combines elegance and flavor.
Gâteau au Chocolat avec Ganache (Chocolate Cake with Ganache)
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 3/4 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Cocoa Powder: 3/4 cup (unsweetened)
- Baking Powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Baking Soda: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Whole Milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Boiling Water: 1 cup
For the Ganache:
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate: 8 ounces, finely chopped
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, at room temperature
For Decoration:
- Fresh Berries: optional
- Edible Flowers: optional
- Powdered Sugar: optional, for dusting