The Best Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

The Best Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients:

Chocolate Cake

• 1 large egg
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 ounces plain, vanilla, or chocolate yogurt (thicker Greek-style preferred, do not use diet, fat-free or light yogurt; sour cream may be substituted)
• 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature or warm
• 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Chocolate Ganache

• 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (about 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or optionally use 1 to 2 tablespoons rum, bourbon, coffee-, orange-, raspberry-, chocolate-flavored liqueur)

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