Classic Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Cake

  • 1 cup (250 ml) milk
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (210 g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot coffee or boiling water

• Ganache

  • 13 oz (370 g) dark chocolate (between 55% and 65%), chopped
  • 1 cup (250 ml) 35% cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey (see note)
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter

• Cocoa Syrup

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder