Yum Yum Ganache!

So since all of our pictures are non-accessable and I cant post any fun Gavin pictures... I thought I would share a delicious Chocolate Ganache Cake recipe. I have made it twice now, the first time was just straight ganache on top and the second time I added raspberries and mint leaves and it was really yummy! Its from the cooking light magazine (so added bonus... 1 slice= 179 calories... if your counting) Enjoy!

2 oz. Dark chocolate baking bar chopped

2 Tbsp butter

3/4 C. boiling water

3/4 C. sugar

1/4 C. buttermilk

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp orange extract

1 C. ap flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Ganache:

1/4 C. half and half

3 oz. dark chocolate chopped

Place chocolate and butter in large mixing bowl; add boiling water and stir until smooth. Stir in sugar, buttermilk, egg, and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; beat into chocolate mixture until blended.

Transfer into 9" round coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan and onto a wire rack to cool completely.

In a small sauce pan combine ganache ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer into small bowl; cool 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Place cake on serving plate and slowly pour ganache over cake, allowing to drape over the sides. Refrigerate until serving.