Meteorite Dust Cake

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup milk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup edible meteorite powder

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3.Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. 4.Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
5. 5.Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
6. 6.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. 7.Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
8. 8.To make the ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
9. 9.Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
10. 10.Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
11. 11.Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with half of the ganache.
12. 12.Top with second cake layer and spread remaining ganache over the top.
13. 13.Sprinkle with edible meteorite powder.
14. 14.Slice and serve!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to use high-quality meteorite powder that is safe for consumption.
• chevron_rightIf you can't find meteorite powder, you can substitute with edible glitter or gold dust for a similar effect.