Devils Food Cake

Directions

1. 1
   grease 2 deep, 24 cm round cake pans, line bases and sides with baking paper.
2. 2
   combine butter, water, cocoa, sugar and baking soda in a LARGE saucepan.
3. 3
   stir over a low heat until butter is melted.
4. 4
   bring to a boil and simmer uncovered 2 minutes.
5. 5
   remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
6. 6
   whisk in flour.
7. 7
   add sour cream and eggs and mix until well combined.
8. 8
   divide mixture evenly between pans.
9. 9
   cook cakes in moderate oven (180 c) for about 30 mins or until cooked.
10. 10
    stand in pans for 5 mins then turn onto wire racks to cool.
11. 11
    to make chocolate ganache combine chocolate, thickened cream and butter in a small pan.
12. 12
    stir over a low heat until mixture is smooth.
13. 13
    remove from heat and transfer to a bowl, refrigerate until mixture is a spreadable consistancy.
14. 14
    spread ganache over top and sides of one cake, refrigerate until set.
15. 15
    place un-iced cake on serving plate and top with whipped cream, placed iced cake on top of cream and dust with cocoa and icing sugar to decorate.