Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Ganache
A classic buttery vanilla cake topped with a rich, glossy dark chocolate ganache.
This simple yet indulgent vanilla cake strikes the perfect balance between light sweetness and rich flavor.
The buttery crumb and gentle hint of vanilla pair beautifully with a smooth dark chocolate ganache.
Ideal for any celebration or afternoon treat, this cake is both elegant and comforting — a timeless classic.
Ingredients
cake
- 200 g unsalted butter
- 200 g caster sugar
- 8 g vanilla sugar
- 4 medium eggs
- 200 g self-rising flour
- pinch of salt
chocolate ganache
- 150 g dark chocolate
- 100 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a baking pan.
- In a bowl, beat together the butter, caster sugar, and vanilla sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Gradually add the self-rising flour and a pinch of salt. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes.
- Test the cake with a wooden skewer — if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. While the cake cools, prepare the ganache.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a bowl.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan until just below boiling, then pour it over the chocolate.
- Stir until melted and smooth. Let it cool until it reaches a yoghurt-like consistency.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, letting it drip naturally along the sides.
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