Description
A rich and creamy chocolate dessert made with layers of soft chocolate cake and luscious cream filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, stirring well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool down completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally, spread the cream filling in the middle, and reassemble the layers.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the top and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled with extra whipped cream or chocolate shavings. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 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: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate, cake, dessert, cream, indulgent