Description
A decadent multi-layered chocolate cake filled and frosted with luscious chocolate cream, offering a rich, moist bite in every slice — perfect for celebrations or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (for cream filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for cream filling)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for cream filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream filling)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry, then stir in hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Once cakes are cooled, slice each in half horizontally for four layers (optional).
- Spread chocolate cream between layers, then frost top and sides with remaining cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- Using hot coffee instead of water enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best texture.
- The cake layers can be baked ahead and wrapped tightly for later use.
- Refrigerate the finished cake for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg