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Dark Chocolate Ganache Cake with Avocado Buttercream

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A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with indulgent dark chocolate ganache and topped with creamy avocado buttercream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for buttercream)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (for buttercream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until fully combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the avocado buttercream by mashing the avocado and combining with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Adjust consistency with milk.
  7. Once the cakes are cooled, frost the top of one layer with avocado buttercream, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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