Description
A rich and moist classic chocolate cake layered with a creamy filling and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cream filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cream filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Slowly pour in hot coffee and whisk until smooth (batter will be thin).
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
- In a saucepan, whisk milk, cornstarch, and sugar over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool completely.
- Fold cooled mixture into whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate.
- Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in butter for extra shine.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread cream filling evenly over the top.
- Place second cake layer on top.
- Pour chocolate ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Chill 20 minutes to set before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use hot coffee instead of water.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg