Chocolate Cream Cake

Chocolate Cream Cake is a decadent dessert that layers rich, moist chocolate cake with a silky, smooth cream filling. This indulgent treat is perfect for chocolate lovers, offering a beautiful balance of deep cocoa flavor and light, airy cream. Each bite melts in your mouth, making it an ideal cake for celebrations, dinner parties, or simply when you’re craving something extra special. Topped with a glossy chocolate ganache or dusted with powdered sugar, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup hot water

For the cream filling:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate ganache (optional):

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the hot water until the batter is well combined and thin.
3. Bake the cakes: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the cream filling: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
5. Assemble the cake: Once the cakes have cooled, spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the top of one layer. Place the second cake layer on top.
6. Make the ganache (optional): Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
7. Serve: Allow the ganache to set (if using), then slice and serve.

This Chocolate Cream Cake is a rich, luxurious dessert that combines the perfect blend of chocolate and cream, making it an irresistible choice for any special occasion!