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Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling

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  • Author: Douaa
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling, a decadent dessert featuring a moist cocoa sponge layered with velvety cream cheese filling and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache. Rich, smooth, and utterly satisfying, it’s a showstopping treat perfect for birthdays, parties, or any chocolate craving. Ideal for fans of layered chocolate cake, cream cheese desserts, and ganache-topped cakes.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

  • Chocolate sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Make the Cake:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

    • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

    • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

    • Gradually add boiling water (batter will be thin). Mix until smooth.

    • Pour evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  • Make the Filling:

    • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.

    • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture.

  • Assemble the Cake:

    • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the cream filling evenly.

    • Top with second cake layer and gently press down.

  • Make the Ganache:

    • Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

    • Pour ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.

  • Garnish and Chill:

    • Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles if desired. Chill for 30 minutes before serving for clean slices.

Notes

  • Cake layers can be made a day ahead and wrapped in plastic.

  • Add a touch of espresso powder to the batter for deeper chocolate flavor.

  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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