Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Cream and Ganache Decoration

Here’s a decadent Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Cream Filling and Ganache Decoration  — perfect for celebrations!

🥘 Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake (2 layers):

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)

• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup boiling water (makes it moist)

For the Vanilla Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Ganache Decoration:

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 8 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped (or chips)

• 1 tablespoon butter (for shine)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Cake

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

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

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

4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).

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

6. Cool completely before filling.

2. Make the Vanilla Cream Filling

1. Beat cold cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Chill until ready to use.

3. Make the Ganache

1. Heat cream until just simmering.

2. Pour over chocolate and let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.

3. Add butter, stir until glossy. Let cool slightly until pourable but thick.

4. Assemble

1. Place first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread vanilla cream evenly on top.

2. Place second cake layer over it.

3. Pour ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.

4. Smooth with a spatula or leave it with natural drips.