"This is a truly special cake to make. It's perfect for Valentine's Day or any day when you want a decadent treat. If you are a chocolate lover, this is chocolate heaven! I make a chocolate cake and fill it with chocolate pudding, then top it with a rich chocolate ganache. The recipe makes two…..."
INGREDIENTS
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting pans
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 Tbsp butter
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2 Tbsp mayonnaise
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1 egg
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup milk
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp pure vanilla
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6 extra-large egg yolks
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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3 Tbsp cocoa powder
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Salt
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2 cups milk
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1 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 Tbsp heavy cream
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1 cup bittersweet chocolate, run through a food processor
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 Tbsp rum
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2 maraschino cherries