RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE

Preparation Method :

• To make the ganache, heat the cream until bubbles appear on the edges.
• Add cocoa powder and chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Let it stand for a while till the chocolate begins to melt. Mix well.
• Add 1 tablespoon milk and a pinch of salt. Whisk until it is smooth and no lumps are formed. Cool for 1 hour.
• Mix plain flour, caster sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder together.
• Add eggs, whisk lightly, then add oil and milk. Use a hand blender to mix if you like.
• The mixture will be thick. Slowly start incorporating hot water while whisking. The final batter will be quite thin in consistency. Add  salt and vanilla extract.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease two cake tins, and divide the batter equally between them. Place on the middle rack and bake for 25 minutes.
• Insert a skewer to check if the cakes are done, then let them cool. Remove the puffed-up top hat, carefully and divide each cake into two layers.
• Pour some ganache on each cake and spread it evenly, then place the next layer. Sprinkle some grated milk chocolate on top. Serve chilled.