Chocolate Truffle Layer Cake
Ingredients:
For the chocolate cake:
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup hot water
For the truffle filling:
– 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the chocolate ganache topping:
– 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
– ½ cup heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
