Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake with Vanilla Cream Filling

Semisweet chocolate is often used in baking because it has a higher cocoa content and less added sugar compared to milk chocolate, making it perfect for creating rich and decadent desserts like this chocolate layer cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake with Vanilla Cream Filling

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Semisweet chocolate
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Fold in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of vanilla cream filling on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining vanilla cream filling.
10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.