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Chocolate Ganache Cake

2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
GANACHE:
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped

Place chocolate and butter in a large mixing bowl; add boiling water and stir
until smooth. Stir in the sugar, buttermilk, egg and extracts. Combine the flour,
baking soda and salt; beat into chocolate mixture just until blended. Transfer
to a 9-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22
minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 19, 2008

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10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. In a
small heavy saucepan, combine the ganache ingredients. Cook and stir over low
heat until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes or until
slightly thickened. Place cake on a serving plate. Slowly pour ganache over
cake, allowing some ganache to drape over the sides. Refrigerate until serving.

Yield: 12 servings.