Gram's Double Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist double layer double chocolate cake thats truly double the fun. Add a chocolate ganache to make it a triple chocolate threat

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baking, cake, chocolate cake, double chocolate

1 3/4 c flour
2 c sugar
3/4 c Hershey's cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c milk
1/2 c vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla
1 c boiling coffee or water You can also do 1/2 C of each, but only use 1 C total

4 oz chocolate bar be sure to not use chocolate chips- they will effect the consistency of the ganache and it won't be as smooth
4 oz heavy cream

Preheat oven to 350
In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and set aside
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredient mixture and mix well
Add only ONE CUP of either boiling water or coffee and mix well. This batter will be very watery
Using nonstick spray or butter, coat both of the cake pans and then thinly coat with cocoa powder
Divide the batter evenly into the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes
Allow cake layers to cool completely before icing

Using either a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the butter until it is creamy and smooth
Add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, instant coffee, and vanilla. Slowly add milk and continue to beat until the icing is smooth. Adjust thickness of the icing by adding more milk or powdered sugar until it is at a desired consistency
Frost cooled cake layers

Chop chocolate bar into small chunks and set them aside in a bowl
Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan, stirring it every few minutes, until it is just boiling and remove it from the heat immediately
Pour the heavy cream over the chopped chocolate and leave it untouched for at least 15 minutes before stirring it to prevent a grainy texture. Once ready, stir until the ganache is completely smooth
Once the ganache has cooled completely, pour it onto the cake in the center and using a spoon, smooth it out towards the edge of the cake until it drips down and the top is evenly covered

The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, but is completely optional.

Boil the water in a pot on the stove or microwave the coffee.