Chocolate Pecan Cake with Ganache

This Chocolate Pecan Cake with Ganache brings together deep cocoa richness, nutty crunch, and a luxurious silky chocolate glaze. The buttermilk-based batter ensures tender, moist cake layers, while hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor and keeps the crumb exceptionally soft. Folded pecans give every slice added texture and warmth, and the glossy ganache ties it all together for a bakery-quality finish.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, rested 5 minutes)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Ganache

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

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