
February 8, 2025
URL: https://www.bakingwithdolly.com/recipes/cakes-cupcakes/chocolate-ganache-cake-10493
- Prep time 45 minutes
- Total time 120 minutes
- Servings 16
Ingredients
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PAM® Baking Spray
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton’s Chocolate Cake Mix
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1-1/2 cups water
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4 eggs
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1/2 cup butter
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 container (16 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton's Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
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6 tablespoons heavy (whipping) cream
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1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
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1/4 cup pink and chocolate sprinkles
Nutrition Information
350 calories, 45g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of pans with baking spray.
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Step two
Whisk cake mix, water, eggs, melted butter, and oil together in a large bowl until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour into pans.
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Step three
Bake on rack in center of oven 28 to 32 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pan and cool completely before frosting.
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Step four
Place one cooled cake layer on serving plate. Spread about 1/2-cup buttercream frosting on top. Place second cake layer on top of first and frost entire cake with remaining buttercream frosting.
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Step five
Pour heavy cream into medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds, stir. Microwave in additional 10-second increments until cream is steaming hot. Whisk in chocolate chips until ganache is thick and smooth.
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Step six
Pour ganache over cake and use the back of a spoon to push it to the edge of the cake and drip down the sides. Decorate with sprinkles as desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!