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Chocolate Cream Layer Cake

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A rich and indulgent layered chocolate cake filled with light chocolate cream and frosted to perfection — ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion.

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 filling)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Chocolate shavings or curls (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sugars, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, then stir in hot water or coffee until fully combined. Batter will be thin.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. To make the chocolate cream filling, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Once cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of chocolate cream over the top.
  9. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with remaining chocolate cream.
  10. Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls if desired. Chill before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use hot coffee instead of water to deepen the chocolate flavor.
  • Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results.
  • The cake layers can be baked a day in advance and stored wrapped at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving for cleaner slices.

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Keywords: chocolate layer cake, cream cake, birthday cake, chocolate dessert, whipped cream filling, chocolate celebration cake

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