Ingredients and Replacements
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
Ingredient Replacements:
If you’re out of buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk.
Vegetable oil can be replaced with melted butter or even applesauce for a healthier twist.
For the Filling:
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredient Replacement:
If heavy cream is unavailable, you can use whipping cream as a substitute.
For the Ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Ingredient Replacement:
If semi-sweet chocolate chips are not on hand, dark chocolate chips can be used as an alternative.
Steps
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Stir in hot water until the batter is smooth.
Bake:
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