Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake filled with whipped cream and topped with silky dark chocolate ganache. This showstopping dessert is easy to make, deeply chocolatey, and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- 1½ cups (360 ml) cold whipping cream
- ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream filling)
- 180 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ¾ cup (180 ml) cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20–22 cm round cake pan with parchment.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour in hot water gradually, stirring gently to form a thin, glossy batter.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.
- For the filling, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Chill.
- For ganache, heat cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Slice cake into two layers. Spread whipped cream on bottom layer, top with second layer, and gently press down.
- Pour ganache over top, letting it drip down the sides. Let set slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add instant coffee to hot water for deeper flavor.
- Use milk chocolate ganache for a sweeter topping.
- Add chopped nuts between layers for texture.
- Wipe knife between slices for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
