This epic 12-layer chocolate cake is the epitome of a chocolate lover's dream. Chocolate ganache, glossy on top, and layers of rich, moist chocolate cake are stacked with creamy chocolate frosting. This dessert is a show-stopper fit for any special event.
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour. 3 cups granulated sugar. 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder. 1 tablespoon baking powder. 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. 4 large eggs. 2 cups buttermilk. 1 cup vegetable oil. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 2 cups boiling water. 2 cups unsalted butter. 4 cups powdered sugar. 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1 cup heavy cream. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup unsalted butter. 1 tablespoon light corn syrup. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 175C 350F. Butter and dust four 9-inch circular cake pans. Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a big bowl. To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until thoroughly blended. Add the boiling water little by little and stir until the batter is smooth. It's okay that the batter will be thin. Using the cake pans that have been prepared, divide the batter equally. When a toothpick is inserted into the center of the cakes, it should come out clean after 30 to 35 minutes of baking in a preheated oven. After the cakes have cooled in the pans for ten minutes, take them out and place them on a wire rack to finish cooling. Creamy-looking unsalted butter should be beaten in a mixing bowl. Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar gradually, stirring until well blended. Once the frosting is smooth and creamy, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Spread a layer of icing over one cake layer that has been placed on a serving plate. Continue, alternating between cake and frosting layers, until you have a total of 12 layers. Put the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl to make the chocolate ganache. Put the heavy cream, unsalted butter, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer. After pouring the heated cream mixture over the chocolate chips, allow the chocolate to melt for one minute. Add the vanilla extract and stir until the mixture is smooth. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before covering the cake's top and letting some of it run down the sides. You can use sprinkles, chocolate curls, or other toppings to decorate the cake as you like. To allow the ganache to set, chill the cake in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy your amazing 12-layer chocolate cake by slicing and serving it!
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
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