Salted Chocolate Layer Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare 2 (8cm) round cake pans.

   Tip: Grease pans with butter or cooking spray.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.

   Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Beat until smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.

   Tip: Start and end with dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments.

   Tip: Stir between each interval until smooth.

6. 6

   Add melted chocolate to batter and stir until combined.

   Tip: Be gentle to avoid developing the gluten.

7. 7

   Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.

   Tip: Smooth the tops with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   Tip: Let cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

9. 9

   Allow cake to cool completely before assembling and decorating.

   Tip: Once cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and dark chocolate shavings.

10. 10

    Assemble cake by spreading chocolate ganache between layers and topping with whipped cream.

    Tip: Optional: garnish with additional chocolate shavings or edible flowers.