Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Ganache:

• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter