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To make the frosting, place the chocolate in a large heat-resistant mixing bowl. Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the cream over the chocolate and gently move the bowl to allow the cream to settle. Set the mixture aside for 4 minutes to soften. Whisk until completely smooth. Wrap plastic wrap around the frosting's surface. Set aside for about 2 hours to settle at room temperature.
Ingredients
Frosting:
15 ounces finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate
Cake: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
14 teaspoon of salt
12 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter, plus more for the pans
2 cups sugar plus 2 tablespoons
3/4 cup cocoa powder (unalkalized) (not Dutch-processed)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 large room-temperature eggs
1 quart water
a quarter cup milk