Triple Chocolate Cake

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure the cake comes out easily after baking.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Add the Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined. The batter will be somewhat thick.

Incorporate the Boiling Water: Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will become thin, but this is normal—it will result in a moist and fluffy cake.

Stir in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Ganache: While the cake is cooling, prepare the ganache. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.

Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers are fully cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of ganache over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the entire cake, letting it drip down the sides.

Serve: Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness!

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