Texas Layer Cake

Ingredients

For the cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon Kahlua liquor (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

For the ganache

• 12 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate (or chocolate chips)
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes

For the frosting

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Kahlua (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Click here for preparation method.