Choco-Stiletto Cake

About this recipe

The Choco-Stiletto Cake is a striking dessert shaped like a stiletto, enrobed in rich chocolate ganache, and adorned with sliced almonds. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to WOW your guests with something extraordinary. Combining a moist chocolate cake with a lush ganache, it’s both a visual and culinary delight!

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a stiletto-shaped cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth.

3. 3

   Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. 5

   Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

6. 6

   For the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Mix in powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, vanilla, and salt, stirring until smooth.

8. 8

   Once slightly cooled, pour the ganache evenly over the cooled cake and sprinkle with sliced almonds.