Fudge Lovers Cake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Prepare an 8-9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3 -Line the base of the pan with parchment paper.

Step 4 -Combine the sugar, the flour, the cocoa powder, the salt, and the baking powder in a large bowl, thoroughly whisking together.

Step 5 -Add the egg, the oil, the vanilla, and the milk to the flour mixture, beating well for 30 seconds to fully combine.

Step 6 -Pour in the warm water-coffee mixture, mixing until shiny. The consistency of the cake batter should be thin.

Step 7 -Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.

Step 8 -Bake the cake, about 40-45 minutes.

Step 9 -Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 20 minutes.

Step 10 -Move the cake from the pan to a wire rack and allow it to fully cool before frosting.

Step 11 -Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over low heat, about 3-4 minutes. Do not let it boil or simmer.

Step 12 -Once the cream is hot, turn the stove off and remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 13 -Add in the chocolate chips, then cover the saucepan with a lid and allow it to sit until the chocolate is soft and melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 14 -Uncover, slowly stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Step 15 -Gradually mix faster until the ganache is a creamy and smooth.

Step 16 -Refrigerate the ganache for 1 hour until thick enough to spread.

Step 17 -Spread the ganache over the cake evenly.

Step 18 -Serve topped with the strawberries, the raspberries, and the mint leaves.