1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare your loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
3. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and flour.
5. Use a rubber spatula to add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients. Alternate between adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing in between.
6. Add the hot water to the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test. DO NOT OVERBAKE.

Chocolate Ganache Directions

1. In a heat-proof bowl, add the chocolate. The smaller the chocolate pieces, the easier it will melt.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the cream. DO NOT boil it.
3. Pour the heated heavy cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes so the chocolate will soften.
4. Then use a rubber spatula to combine the chocolate and cream. Once the ganache is silky smooth, it’s ready to pour over the cooled cake.
5. Enjoy!