Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with creamy mascarpone filling and chocolate ganache, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- Chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake for 30 minutes. Let it cool afterward.
- Whip the heavy cream together with the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer the cream mixture between the cooled cake layers.
- Pour the rich chocolate ganache over the top of the cake.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, layered cake, birthday cake, celebration