Achievement Chocolate Chip Graduation Cake
Celebrate your graduation with this delightful chocolate chip cake, layered with rich chocolate ganache and topped with a smooth vanilla frosting. Perfect for honoring your hard work and dedication, this cake is sure to be a hit at your graduation party.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 2:
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Step 3:
Fold in the chocolate chips gently into the batter.
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Step 4:
Pour the batter into two greased 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 5:
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
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Step 6:
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
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Step 7:
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top, then add the second layer and frost the entire cake with vanilla frosting.
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Step 8:
Decorate the cake as desired and serve at your graduation celebration.