CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE RECIPE

CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE RECIPE

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A decadent chocolate cake filled with a rich, velvety chocolate ganache and frosted with a smooth chocolate buttercream. This recipe is perfect for any chocolate lover!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar  
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. 4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.  
  4. Add cocoa powder: Stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
  5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  
  6. Cool: Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before removing and frosting.

Make the Chocolate Ganache Filling:

  1. Heat cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  2. Combine with chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes.
  3. Stir: Stir the mixture until smooth and all the chocolate has melted.
  4. Cool: Let the ganache cool slightly before using.

Make the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:

  1. Cream butter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add cocoa powder and milk: Beat in the cocoa powder and milk until combined.
  3. Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Adjust consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Level cakes: Once the cakes are completely cool, level them with a serrated knife.
  2. Spread ganache: Spread a layer of cooled ganache between the two cake layers.
  3. Frost cake: Frost the top and sides of the cake with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
  4. Decorate: Decorate the cake as desired with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or other toppings.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate-filled cake!

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