Ingredients

Cake
1 cup firmly packed Vosges Aztec Elixir Cocoa or unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
2 cups water
2 3/4 cups flour , sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 vanilla beans , Mexican preferably, diced small
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 eggs

Chocolate Ganache Filling
6 ounces dark chocolate , chopped into small pieces
3/4 cup cream
3/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , at room temperature

Whipped Cream Frosting
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Description

A Decadent And Romantic Cake For Your Favorite Person!

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