One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

Steps to make One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Heat the oven and prepare baking pans

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   Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round baking pans and lightly coat with flour.

2. 2

   Mix dry ingredients

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   In a large bowl, sift together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Add wet ingredients

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   Stir in 2 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Using a handheld mixer, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until the mixture is well combined.

4. 4

   Add boiling water

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   Stir in 1 cup boiling water (the batter will be thin).

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   Divide batter between pans

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   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.

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   Bake

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   Bake the cakes for 20 to 35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

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   Cool
   

   Remove the cakes from the oven and leave to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Invert the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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   Prepare chocolate ganache

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   Microwave 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup chocolate chips. Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and combined.

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   Assemble

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   Place one of the cakes on a plate and spoon some of the chocolate ganache on top. Spread it out before placing the second cake on top. Spoon the remaining chocolate ganache on top and spread it over the top and sides of the cake.

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    Serve
    

    Slice and serve!