Step 1: Prepare Your Kitchen

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
3. Set up a double boiler to melt the chocolate.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

5. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Make the Batter

6. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing gently.
7. Slowly pour in the boiling water, stirring continuously. (The batter will be thin—don’t worry!)
8. Stir in the melted dark chocolate for an extra fudgy texture.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

9. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let cakes cool completely before adding ganache.

Step 6: Make the Ganache

12. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
13. Pour over dark and milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes.
14. Stir until smooth, adding butter for shine. Let cool slightly.

Step 7: Assemble & Decorate

15. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread a thick layer of ganache on top.
16. Add the second layer and coat the entire cake with ganache.
17. Drizzle white chocolate, top with chocolate shavings & berries.
18. Chill for 10 minutes before slicing.