Name: Decadent Chocolate Poke Cake with Ganache and Shavings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee; 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (for ganache); 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache); 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (for topping); 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping); 1 chocolate bar (for shavings)

Description

A rich and moist chocolate poke cake infused with silky ganache, topped with whipped cream and elegant chocolate shavings—a decadent treat perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
1 1/4 cups heavy cream (for topping)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
1 chocolate bar (for shavings)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients, then stir in hot water or coffee until smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake.
Heat 1 cup heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir to form ganache.
Pour ganache slowly over cake, letting it fill the holes. Let cake cool completely.
Whip 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled cake.
Use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate over the top before serving.

Notes

Use hot brewed coffee instead of water to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Poke holes about two-thirds deep into the cake for optimal ganache absorption.
Refrigerate the cake to set the ganache and cream layers properly.
Make a day ahead for deeper flavor development.
Store slices in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 460
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg