A Light and Delicious Chocolate Ganache Cake
I don’t know about you, but I love Chocolate. So when I found this recipe I had to try it, and then share it with all fellow Chocolate lovers. Did you know that dark Chocolate is actually good for you? Eaten in moderation, Chocolate, especially dark Chocolate, can be very beneficial. It is a good provider of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. So go ahead and give in to your cravings.
Here is a really simple yet light and delicious Chocolate ganache cake.
2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ganache:
1/4 cup half and half cream
3 ounces 53% cacao dark baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped
Place Chocolate and butter in a large mixing bowl; add boiling water and stir until smooth. Stir in the sugar, buttermilk, egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; beat into Chocolate mixture just until blended.
Transfer to a 9 inch round baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine, the ganache ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cool 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Place cake on a serving plate. Slowly pour ganache over cake, allowing some ganache to drape over the sides. Refrigerate until serving.
Yields: 12 servings
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 179 calories, 7g fat (4 saturated fat), 26 mg choletersol, 236 mg sodium,28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein
