Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake layered with silky vanilla custard and smooth chocolate cream, topped with glossy chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- ½ cup dark chocolate, melted & cooled
- 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Chocolate rosettes (optional, piped from extra ganache or whipped chocolate cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
- Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until fluffy. Add buttermilk.
- Fold in dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Slowly stream in hot milk, whisking constantly.
- Return to pot and cook on low until thick.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Chill with plastic wrap on surface.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in cooled melted chocolate until smooth.
- Slice cake layers into 4 thin rounds (or bake 2 and cut in half).
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread chocolate cream evenly.
- Add another cake layer. Spread chilled custard.
- Repeat layers, ending with cake on top.
- Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate, stir until glossy.
- Pour ganache over cake, letting it drip down sides.
- Garnish with rosettes and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Chill the custard thoroughly before assembling the cake.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg