Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
For the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly to thicken.
Level the cooled cake layers if needed. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting between each layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of frosting, then pour the chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Decorate with fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or edible decorations as desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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