Ruby Chocolate Layer Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease four 20cm (8in) round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and dust the sides with flour.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the heavy cream and whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.

4. 4

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

5. 5

   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. 6

   For the ganache, melt the ruby chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

7. 7

   To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers, finishing with a layer of ganache on top.

8. 8

   For the whipped cream, whip the heavy cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.

9. 9

   Top the cake with whipped cream, confectioners' sugar, and additional ruby chocolate shavings if desired.