Every now and then you really get lucky and the dessert you bake receives unanimous kudos and instantly becomes a standard in your baking repertoire. This Chocolate Layer Cake is one of those. When SWEETTABLESCAPES first made it for a friend’s birthday dinner, not only did she love it but the rest of my family also approved. So it has become a go-to recipe; originally found in BHG Magazine, February 2010, it is only fitted that I revisit this recipe for my husband’s February birthday. (he is also a huge fan!) I also think it is a perfect chocolate cake for Valentine’s Day which is coming up…
I am still struggling with the frosting/ganache which always is a bit too soft when I spread it…hence the slightly lopsided cake…but the result is rich and chocolatey and delicious, so who cares!!?
You’ll need:
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup…
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