A delightful cake incorporating hot chocolate powder mix for a nostalgic flavor. Perfect for the holiday season, this recipe features a combination of flour, sugar, butter, and cocoa powder, topped with a rich ganache frosting.
1: Heat water, then add cocoa powder and hot chocolate mix; let cool.
2: Cream butter and sugar together until lightened in color.
3: Beat in one egg at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4: Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
5: Add dry ingredients and hot cocoa mixture to the butter mixture, alternating starting and ending with flour.
6: Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cake springs back to the touch or a toothpick comes out clean.
7: For the ganache, combine chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
8: Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for another minute and stir until completely combined.
9: Let chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, then whip to desired consistency.
