Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until well combined.
• Carefully add boiling water to the batter and mix on low speed until smooth. The batter will be thin.
• Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
• Once the cakes are cooled, spread frosting evenly on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
• To prepare the ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
• Pour the ganache over the frosted cake, spreading gently to cover the top and sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.