Chocolate Cream Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• STEP 3.In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 4.Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 5.Mix in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate.
• STEP 6.Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
• STEP 7.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
• STEP 8.Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 9.Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• STEP 10.Prepare the cream filling by whipping heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
• STEP 11.Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of cream filling on top.
• STEP 12.Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream filling.
• STEP 13.Refrigerate the cake for a few hours to allow the cream filling to set.
• STEP 14.Serve and enjoy the delicious chocolate cream cake!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and baking results.
• Sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
• Refrigerate the cake before serving to allow the cream filling to set and enhance the flavor.

Storage and Serving

• Store the chocolate cream cake in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
• Serve the cake chilled for the best texture and flavor.
• Garnish with chocolate curls or a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant presentation.