Description
A deep, dark chocolate sponge cake carved into a cat silhouette and covered in a glossy, rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined, then stir in the boiling water.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely, then stack them with a thin layer of ganache and carve into a cat shape.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, and stir until glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the carved cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let set for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American