Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
• For the filling, whip heavy cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter, beating until stiff peaks form.
• For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chocolate chips in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
• Spread filling between the cooled cake layers. Pour ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.