Chocolate Cake with Cream Filling & Chocolate Topping Recipe

 

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1½ cups sugar

¾ cup cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1½ teaspoons baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

1 cup milk

½ cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup hot coffee or hot water

For the Cream Filling:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

½ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

½ cup hot cream

For Topping:

Chopped peanuts or nuts

Extra chocolate drizzle (optional)

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Method

1. Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

5. Add hot coffee/water and mix until smooth.

2. Bake

1. Pour batter into greased cake pans.

2. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

3. Cool completely before assembling.

3. Make the Cream Filling

1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

2. Spread the cream between the cake layers.

4. Make Chocolate Ganache

1. Pour hot cream over chocolate.

2. Stir until smooth and glossy.

3. Pour over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

5. Decorate

Add chopped nuts on top.

Chill for 1–2 hours before slicing.

Result: A rich, moist chocolate layer cake with creamy filling, glossy chocolate topping, and crunchy nut decoration.