Baker extraordinaire Erin McDowell makes the ultimate chocolate cake, featuring dreamy Devil's Food cake, a creamy chocolate custard filling, and a whipped ganache frosting. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2P4Ni63For even more chocolate cake (that's cut into btw) check out Rick Martinez's One-Bowl Chocolate Birthday Cake: https://youtu.be/8o4YuANmrEYAlso featured in this videoKitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt Head Stand Mixer, 5QT: https://f52.co/3tEB199GIR Silicone Spatulas: https://f52.co/373sdC9Food52 x Dansk Kobenstyle Butter Warmer: https://f52.co/3tzoRyxFive Two Wooden Spoons: https://f52.co/36XDynhINGREDIENTSFor the Devil's Food Cake:1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder1 cup boiling water1 ¼ cups whole milk9 ounces unsalted butter3 cups granulated sugar5 large eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon fine sea saltFor the chocolate custard filling:2 ½ cups whole milk½ cup heavy cream4 ounces unsweetened chocolate4 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup cornstarchLarge pinch fine sea salt2 large egg yolks2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 teaspoons vanilla extractFor the whipped ganache:12 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 ¼ cup heavy cream1 recipe Basic Chocolate Glaze (https://food52.com/recipes...)chocolate sprinkles, as needed for finishingSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.