Chocolate Ganache Cake

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[trx_title type=”3″]Ingredients[/trx_title][trx_list style=”iconed” color=”#000000″ icon=”icon-play”][trx_list_item title=”3 cups flour”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil” link=”https://labarre.com.au/product/extra-virgin-olive-oil/”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”2 cups sugar”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”1/2 cup cocoa powder”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”2 teaspoons baking soda”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”1 teaspoon salt”][/trx_list_item] [trx_list_item title=”1/2 teaspoon espresso powder”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”2 Tablespoons vinegar (we used balsamic with fig)” link=”https://labarre.com.au/product/caramelised-balsamic-with-fig-250ml/”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”2 teaspoons vanilla”][/trx_list_item] [trx_list_item title=”2 cups cold water”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”3 Tablespoons corn syrup”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”170 mls cream”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”1 cup dark chocolate chopped into small pieces”][/trx_list_item][trx_list_item title=”1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract”][/trx_list_item][/trx_list][trx_title type=”3″]Method[/trx_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13″ x 9″ lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt and espresso powder, if using.
3. SIn a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, vanilla, olive oil and water. (I used a 4 cup liquid measuring cup and measured the water and oil in it, then added the vanilla and vinegar.)
4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until fully combined. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Set aside to cool.
6. Make ganache. In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
7. Pour ganache over cake and spread evenly.

NOTES:

1. Serve with olive oil ice cream or vanilla ice cream topped with a little fresh olive oil makes a great substitute.

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