Description
Black Tie Valentine’s Cake is the ultimate romantic dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with a silky ganache, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any special occasion. Adorned with a hint of edible glitter, this cake is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for impressing your loved one or indulging in a sweet treat, this recipe is easy to follow, even for novice bakers. Create unforgettable moments with every decadent slice!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the milk followed by the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over dark chocolate chips; let sit for five minutes and stir until smooth.
- Layer cooled cakes with half of the ganache in between; pour remaining ganache over top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg