Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pans

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.

Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until the batter is smooth.

Step 4: Add the Boiling Water

Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s exactly what you want for a super moist cake. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

Step 5: Bake

Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans on a wire rack before removing them.

Step 6: Make the Ganache

For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it is steaming, but not boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Stir until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.

Step 7: Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of ganache on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer of cake on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.