Valentine's Day Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Ganache
Indulge in a rich chocolate cake topped with luscious strawberry ganache, perfect for a romantic celebration on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 sticks Butter, softened Should be ultra-creamy
- 1 cup Sugar Mix until light and fluffy
- 4 pieces Eggs Add one at a time
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour Sift and fold until just combined
- 12 ounces Bittersweet chocolate Melt until smooth
Ganache Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream Heat until just about to boil
- 8 ounces Dark chocolate Pour cream over and whisk until smooth
Instructions
Preparation
- Soften two sticks of butter until creamy and airy.
- Mix in one cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add four eggs, one by one, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Sift and fold in one cup and two tablespoons of flour until just incorporated.
Baking
- Melt twelve ounces of bittersweet chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- Cool the chocolate slightly and fold it into the batter.
- Prepare your baking pan with parchment paper before pouring in the batter.
- Bake at 350°F for about twenty-five minutes until the top is set.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack before frosting.
Ganache Preparation
- Heat one cup of heavy cream until just about to boil.
- Pour over eight ounces of dark chocolate and allow to sit for a few minutes.
- Whisk until smooth and let it drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Consider using seasonal fruits like raspberries or blueberries as a variation.