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Chocolate Cream Filled Cake

A rich, moist chocolate cake filled with light and airy chocolate cream that melts in your mouth, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract. Beat well after each addition.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Filling and Assembly
  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread the chocolate cream filling on top. Place the second layer on top.
Serving
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before slicing, or serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute half the all-purpose flour with almond flour or use coconut cream instead of heavy cream. Ensure baking powder and soda are fresh to guarantee rising.