Decadent Chocolate Cream Layer Cake

This Decadent Chocolate Cream Layer Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream! With rich, moist chocolate cake layers, a creamy filling, and a luscious chocolate frosting, this cake is perfect for any special occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of textures and flavors makes every bite unforgettable. Whether you’re making this for a birthday, holiday, or just because, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
2. Make the Chocolate Cake:
   • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
   • Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
   • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Prepare the Cream Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
   • Refrigerate the cream filling until you are ready to assemble the cake.
4. Make the Chocolate Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
   • Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and continue to beat until well mixed.
   • Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
   • Spread the cream filling evenly over the top of the first cake layer.
   • Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
   • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the chocolate frosting.
6. Serve:
   • Slice and serve your Decadent Chocolate Cream Layer Cake.
   • Enjoy the rich, creamy, and chocolaty goodness!

This cake is a showstopper that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

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