CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCOA CREAM

Here’s a recipe for a moist Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Cream – perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just indulgent dessert cravings.

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🎂 CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCOA CREAM

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🍫 PART 1: Chocolate Cake Layers

📋 Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) hot water or hot brewed coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans or line with parchment paper.

2. Sift flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Mix well.

3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.

4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, mixing just until smooth.

5. Add hot water or coffee slowly while mixing on low speed. Batter will be thin — that’s okay!

6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.

7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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🍦 PART 2: Cocoa Cream Filling & Frosting

This cocoa cream is light, fluffy, and not overly sweet — perfect for layering and covering the cake.

📋 Ingredients:

• 1½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream (very cold)

• ½ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process recommended for richness)

• ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. In a chilled mixing bowl, add cold heavy cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

2. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat until stiff peaks form (about 3–5 minutes). Be careful not to overbeat.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity as needed.

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🍰 PART 3: Assemble the Cake

🛠 Steps:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake board. Spread a thick layer of cocoa cream on top.

2. Add the second cake layer and press down gently.

3. Cover the top and sides with the remaining cocoa cream.

4. Smooth with a spatula or give it rustic swirls for texture.

5. Optional: Top with chocolate shavings, cocoa dusting, berries, or ganache drizzle.

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❄️ Storage Tips

• Refrigerate the cake for up to 3–4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.

• The cocoa cream holds up well in the fridge, but avoid freezing the frosted cake.

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☕ Pairs Well With:

• Coffee

• Milk

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream