Chocolate Pecan Drip Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cups granulated sugar
cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
1 cups unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache Drip:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
cup heavy cream
For Decoration:
Pecan halves
Chopped pecans
Chocolate chips
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Instructions:
1 Prepare the Cake Layers:
1. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
4. Slowly add the boiling water, mixing until fully incorporated batter will be thin.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
2 Make the Frosting:
1. Beat the butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
3. Add heavy cream and vanilla, and whip until fluffy.
3 Make the Ganache:
1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering dont boil.
2. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.
3. Let the ganache cool slightly until its thick but pourable.
4 Assemble the Cake:
1. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting.
2. Repeat with the second and third layers.
3. Frost the entire cake with a thin crumb coat, then a smooth final coat.
5 Decorate:
1. Pour the ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
2. Decorate with pecan halves, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips on top.
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Serve & Enjoy:
Slice into this decadent masterpiece and enjoy every rich, nutty bite! Perfect for special occasions!