Classic Chocolate Cream Layer Cake

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🍫 Classic Chocolate Cream Layer Cake

 

A rich, moist chocolate cake layered with fluffy vanilla cream and finished with a smooth chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a special dessert! ❤️

 

📝 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) hot water or hot 7uy

 

For the Vanilla Cream Filling

  • 1½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Frosting

  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3–4 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottoms of two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. Mix the dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream butter and sugar

In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes, until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs

Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla.

5. Make the batter

Add the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined. Finally, slowly mix in the hot water or coffee. The batter will be fairly thin—this is normal.

6. Bake

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely.

 

🍦 Make the Cream Filling

 

1. Pour chilled heavy cream into a cold mixing bowl.

 

2. Beat until it begins to thicken.

3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.

4. Continue beating until medium-stiff peaks form. Don’t overbeat.

🍫 Make the Chocolate Frosting

Beat the softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually.

Add vanilla, salt, and milk one tablespoon at a time. Beat for 2–3 minutes until smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.

🎂 Assemble the Cake

1. Place the first chocolate cake layer on a serving plate.

2. Spread a generous layer of vanilla whipped cream over the top.

3. Place the second cake layer on top.

4. Spread another layer of cream if desired.

5. Cover the entire cake with chocolate frosting.

6. Smooth the sides and top with a spatula.

7. Chill for 30–60 minutes before slicing.

✨ Serving

Slice the cake with a sharp knife and serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature. The combination of deep chocolate cake, light vanilla cream, and chocolate frosting makes every bite delicious! 🍫🤎

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Bake Time: 25–32 minutes

Cooling & Assembly: 1–2 hours

Servings: 10–12 slices

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