Layer Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling

Here’s a rich and decadent Layered Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling recipe that’ll make any occasion feel extra special! 🍫🎂

🍰 Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Filling

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) boiling water

For the Creamy Filling (Vanilla or Chocolate Cream):

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream

• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  (Optional: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder for a chocolate filling)

For the Chocolate Frosting (optional):

• ½ cup (115g) butter, softened

• ⅔ cup (55g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 3 cups (375g) powdered sugar

• ⅓ cup (80ml) milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Make the Cake Layers:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin—this is good!).

5. Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Let cakes cool completely before assembling.

2. Make the Creamy Filling:

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat again.

3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.

4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.

5. Chill until ready to use.

3. Make the Frosting (Optional):

1. Cream butter, then stir in cocoa powder.

2. Alternate adding powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth.

3. Mix in vanilla.

4. Assemble the Cake:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.

2. Spread the creamy filling evenly over the top.

3. Add the second cake layer.

4. Frost the top and sides with chocolate frosting (or leave it naked for a more rustic look).

Tips:

• Want to level it up? Add fresh berries or a layer of jam between the cake and filling!

• For a mocha twist, add a teaspoon of instant coffee to the boiling water when making the cake.