Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate cake with creamy filling and smooth chocolate glaze, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cream filling)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for chocolate glaze)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for chocolate glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them lightly.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar and softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Pour in the whole milk, then stir in the boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- For the chocolate glaze, melt chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 2 tbsp of butter in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth.
- Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the whipped cream filling over the top, then place the second cake on top.
- Pour the chocolate glaze over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, birthday cake, homemade cake