Ingredients
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease and line an 8-inch round pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
4. Pour wet into dry ingredients; mix until smooth (don’t overmix).
5. Pour batter into the pan.
6. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before slicing or topping.
🍫 Chocolate Ganache Filling & Topping
Ingredients:
• 300 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter (optional, for gloss)
Instructions (Ganache):
1. Heat cream until steaming (don’t boil).
2. Pour over chocolate. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
3. Add butter for shine. Let cool until slightly thick but still spreadable.
📝 Assembly Steps
1. Once the cake is fully cooled, use a long serrated knife to cut it horizontally into 3 even layers.
2. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin, even layer of ganache.
3. Add the second cake layer on top. Spread ganache again.
4. Place the third layer on top.
5. Pour or spread remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake.
6. Chill for 15–20 minutes to set before slicing.
