Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Double Cream Chocolate Layer Cake, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy vanilla, and luscious chocolate cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz (225 g) milk chocolate (or semisweet, chopped)
- 1½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- Whipped white chocolate ganache or vanilla frosting (for piping)
- Chocolate curls or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) round pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients gradually, then stir in hot coffee until the batter is glossy and thin.
- Divide between pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing into layers.
- In a saucepan, heat milk until just steaming.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale and smooth.
- Slowly pour hot milk into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly.
- Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, then cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface. Chill until set.
- Heat the cream until it begins to simmer.
- Pour over chopped chocolate and butter.
- Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until silky and smooth.
- Chill for 30 minutes, then beat with a hand mixer for a fluffy texture (optional).
- Slice both chocolate cakes in half for four layers (optional for extra height).
- Place the first layer on a serving plate.
- Spread the vanilla cream evenly.
- Add the next cake layer and spread the chocolate cream.
- Repeat until all layers are stacked.
- Frost the top with remaining chocolate cream or ganache.
- Pipe white chocolate or vanilla frosting swirls on top.
- Add chocolate sprinkles or curls for a finishing touch.
- Chill for 1–2 hours before slicing for clean layers.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Chilling the cake helps in achieving clean slices.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg