🍫 Moist Chocolate Walnut Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake with the perfect crunch of walnuts, topped with smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion!

🧾 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) hot water or hot coffee (for richer flavor)
• ¾ cup (90g) chopped walnuts

For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 200g semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter (for shine and smoothness)

👨‍🍳 Instructions