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Chocolate Almond Ganache Cake Recipe

Chocolate Almond Ganache Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent Chocolate Almond Ganache Cake. This luscious cake features moist chocolate layers filled with a velvety ganache and topped with crunchy nuts, creating a delightful symphony of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups (400 g) sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water

For the Ganache Filling:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 8 oz (225 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter

For the Toppings & Garnish:

  • ½ cup toasted almonds (whole or chopped)
  • ½ cup crushed hazelnuts or mixed nuts
  • Chocolate chunks or bars (for decoration)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for piping swirls)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee. Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Make the Ganache – Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and butter, let sit, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly until thick but spreadable.
  3. Assemble the Cake – Slice each cake into 2 layers. Spread ganache between each layer, sprinkling chopped nuts. Frost the entire cake with ganache.
  4. Decorate – Drizzle extra ganache on top. Garnish with almonds, hazelnuts, and chocolate chunks. Add whipped cream swirls for elegance.

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Keywords: Chocolate, Almond, Ganache, Cake, Dessert, Baking

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