This Single-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe is a from-scratch cake recipe that is easy to make. Topped with creamy and smooth chocolate ganache, this cake recipe is perfect for any occasion. (12 slices)

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Single-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe

Hi Everyone! Here's a strong dose of chocolate for you today.

I haven't had a cake recipe on the blog in a while and this is the perfect time of year to have one.

For our family, there are plenty of holidays and birthdays in the Spring and Summer.

This Single-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe is easy to make with standard pantry ingredients.

It makes 12 slices so it can serve a small party.

This recipe is inspired by my first recipe blog post on the blog (ever) Gluten-Free Mocha Cake.

One of these days, I want to update the photos on that post!

I will be sharing a Mocha version of this Single-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe which is non-gluten free very soon.

Who can resist a slice of this Single-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe?

Sometimes you just need a dose of chocolate!

I simply wrote "Chocolate" on the side of it because I also make a mocha version of it on the same day and they looked exactly the same so I had to come up with a way to tell them apart.

I also added a little white beading along the base that adds some flair but also practically covers up any rough edges.

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I used a Wilton 2104-90005 24 Count Doilies, Multipack, White">Wilton 9 inch doily underneath the cake over the cake stand.

I suggest using an Wilton 409-7712 Angled Icing Spatula, 9-Inch, Black">offset spatula to help spread the ganache.

Later on, I added "Happy Birthday" because this cake was for my Father-in-Law, Michel, for his recent birthday this past weekend.

The mocha version that I will be sharing, later on, was also for his birthday party.

I wanted to have the chocolate for the young kids and the mocha for the adults 🙂

I love making cakes and would love to have more on the blog, one of these days I will take one of those cake decorating courses.

I hope you enjoy this Single-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe as much as my family does!

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE

• 1 cupcake flour, can substitute all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar, I use organic
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, I suggest using the highest quality available
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt, I suggest using kosher salt
• ¾ cup buttermilk, If you do not have buttermilk, can substitute ¾ cup regular milk with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes
• ⅓ cup canola oil, can substitute vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, I use farm fresh eggs whenever possible

GANACHE RECIPE FOR FROSTING

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream, can substitute coffee creamer if whipping cream is unavailable
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels, use highest quality chocolate available, can substitute dark chocolate morsels as well
• 1 tube white decorating frosting with preferred tip (4.25 ounce/120 grams), optional if lettering or decorating, I use Betty Crocker piping frosting available in the grocery baking aisle

Kitchen Tools

• measuring spoons and cups
• 2-cup wet measure
• mixing bowls
• baking spatula
• icing spatula
• cake stand

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