Triple Layer Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Cream Filling

Triple Layer Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Cream Filling

Ingredients:

• For the Chocolate Cake:
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
• For the Vanilla Cream Filling:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• Toppings:
  • White chocolate curls
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chocolate shards

Instructions:

1. Make the Chocolate Cake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
   • In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
   • Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Vanilla Cream Filling:
   • In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Add softened butter and beat until combined.
3. Assemble the Cake:
   • Slice each cake horizontally to create four layers.
   • Place one layer on your serving plate and spread with one-third of the vanilla cream filling.
   • Repeat with the remaining layers and cream, ending with a cake layer on top.
4. Make the Chocolate Ganache:
   • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil.
   • Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
   • Pour over the top of the assembled cake, allowing some to drip down the sides.
5. Decorate the Cake:
   • Arrange white chocolate curls, chocolate chips, and chocolate shards on top of the ganache before it sets.
6. Chill and Serve:
   • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the ganache set and the flavors meld together.

Enjoy this luxurious chocolate and vanilla cream cake at your next special occasion! Would you like tips on creating any of the components or variations for different flavors?