Chocolate Molten Cake

Instructions

• 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 8-inch round cake pan. Line the base and side with parchment paper.
• 2Assemble the mixer using the scraper beater and the large mixer bowl. Add the butter, sugar and vanilla to the bowl. Slowly turn the mixer to CREAMING/BEATING setting and beat for 1-2 minutes, or until pale and creamy.
• 3Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the melted chocolate and mix well to combine.
• 4Reduce the speed to FOLDING/KNEADING setting. Add half the flour, cocoa and buttermilk and fold to combine. Repeat with the remaining flour, cocoa and buttermilk. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.
• 5Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
• 6Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• 7To make the chocolate ganache, place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes. Stir until the chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside at room temperature until cooled and thickened slightly.
• 8Spread ganache over top and side of cake and serve.