Fudgy Dense Chocolate Cake with Shiny Ganache Frosting
Recipe by Practical Peculiarities with Nikk Alcaraz
A rich, dense, and fudgy chocolate cake with a glossy, silky ganache frosting. Inspired by the whimsical chocolate scenes from classic movies, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any chocolate lover craving a decadent treat.
MediumAmericanServes 12
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
1h 5m
Prep
1h 30m
Cook
19m
Cleanup
2h 54m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$9.43
Per serving:$0.79
Critical Success Points
- • Making the buttermilk (step 2)
- • Sifting cocoa powder to avoid lumps (step 3)
- • Do not over‑mix the batter (step 4)
- • Baking time and temperature (step 6)
- • Cooking ganache to proper pudding consistency (step 9)
- • Incorporating grated chocolate and butter for shine (step 10)
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oven and baking pans with oven mitts.
- • Boiling water and hot coffee can cause burns.
- • Ganache pot is hot; use pot holders and stir away from steam.
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