Fathers Day Chocolate Cake for 10 Slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until no streaks of flour remain.
3. Stir in buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla using a whisk until the batter is smooth and glossy.
4. Pour in boiling water (or hot coffee) and stir gently until combined.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Place chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and pour simmered heavy cream over it.
8. Let the chocolate and cream sit undisturbed for 5 minutes, then whisk from the center outward until smooth.
9. Stir in butter and salt until the ganache is reflective and thick.
10. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip naturally down the sides.