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Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake
Introduction
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake, a dessert designed for true chocolate lovers! 🍫✨ With four moist chocolate cake layers, luscious chocolate cream filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping, this cake is the ultimate showstopper for special occasions. Topped with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries, every bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and indulgence. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or a weekend treat, this heavenly chocolate cake is bound to impress!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For the Chocolate Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh cherries
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line four 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.
2. Make the Chocolate Cream Filling
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Prepare the Ganache
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm (but not boiling).
- Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir in butter until smooth and glossy.
4. Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread chocolate cream filling evenly.
- Repeat with the remaining layers.
- Pour warm ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and cherries.
Conclusion
This Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake is the epitome of luxury and indulgence! 🍫🎂 With its moist, rich chocolate sponge, creamy filling, and silky ganache, it’s an unforgettable dessert for chocolate lovers. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cake is pure chocolate perfection! 😍🍒
