🍫 Chocolate Layer Cake

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🍫 Chocolate Layer Cake (Moist, Rich & Creamy)

This chocolate layer cake is soft, fudgy, and filled with a creamy chocolate layer, then topped with a smooth, glossy ganache. Perfect for dessert lovers and super satisfying!

🧾 Ingredients

🍰 For the chocolate cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍫 For the creamy filling:

  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • ½ cup melted chocolate
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

🍩 For the chocolate ganache:

  • 1 cup chocolate (chopped)
  • ½ cup heavy cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake the cake

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla
  • Mix until smooth batter forms
  • Pour into square baking pan
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes
  • Let cool completely

2. Prepare the filling

  • Whip cream until soft peaks form
  • Add melted chocolate and sugar
  • Mix gently until creamy and smooth

3. Assemble the cake

  • Cut the cake into two layers
  • Spread the chocolate cream filling evenly
  • Place the top layer back on

4. Make the ganache

  • Heat cream until warm (not boiling)
  • Pour over chopped chocolate
  • Mix until smooth and glossy

5. Final touch

  • Pour ganache over the cake
  • Spread evenly on top
  • Chill for 1–2 hours
  • Cut into squares and serve

💡 Tips

  • Use good quality cocoa for rich flavor
  • Chill before cutting for clean slices
  • Add coffee (1 tsp) to batter for deeper chocolate taste

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Serve chilled or slightly warm
  • Pair with ice cream or coffee ☕

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