A delicious moist Chocolate cake with a Salted Chocolate Ganache decorated as the Little Mermaid. Makes one cake Things you'll need Chocolate Cake 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 6 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup _ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salted Chocolate Ganache 16oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt Decoration Mermaid Barbie Doll Fondant: white, black, brown, sand, red, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue purple Royal icing Corn syrup Corn starch Shell and sea creature molds Edible glitter: purple and pink Graham Crackers, crushed Piping tip #5 Fondant tools Equipment Princess Cake Pan Parchment Paper Offset spatula Whisk Rubber spatula Paint brush Aluminum foil Sharp knife 12-inch cake board Glue stick Black ribbon Plastic wrap Rolling pin Let's Get Started! Chocolate Cake Preheat oven to 325F°. Grease and line the princess pans with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix in the sugars until combined. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, water and vanilla. Whisk in the sour cream and oil. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and while until completely combined. Pour the batter evenly between the three prepared pans. Bake the two flat plans for 45 minutes, and the rounded pan for 50 minutes. Let cakes cool completely. Salted Chocolate Ganache In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream and salt to a scald. In a medium bowl, add the chocolate chips. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips, making sure the chocolate is completely covered, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Let ganache sit at room temperature for 1 hour, until a spreadable consistency. Time To Decorate! Stack the three cakes onto the 12