Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe 🍫🎂

Cook Time: 30 minutes | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Description

Indulge in the decadent delight of our Ultimate Chocolate Cake recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This rich and moist cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a special celebration or a sweet treat for your loved ones. With layers of velvety chocolate cake, creamy filling, and smooth chocolate icing, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cocoa powder
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cake flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 oz bittersweet chocolate
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour 3- 9 inch cake pans.
Mix cocoa and boiling water, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool.
Sift together dry ingredients, then set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
Alternately beat in the dry ingredients and the chocolate mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Beat just until blended, avoid overmixing.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pans, spreading evenly.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Remove cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

For the Filling:

Prepare filling by beating together cream, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla until stiff. Set aside.

For the Frosting:

Prepare frosting by melting the butter and chocolates together over low heat.
Stir in the cream and mix until smooth.
Remove the pan from the heat and place it in a large bowl filled with ice.
Using an electric hand-held mixer or a whisk, beat in the confectioner’s sugar until the frosting holds a stiff shape. Chill.

Assembling the Cake:

Before assembling, ensure all components are completely cooled.
Divide the filling in two and spread it between the cake layers.
Frost the sides and top with the chocolate icing.
Don’t worry if some of the filling oozes out the sides while frosting; just mix it into the frosting for added decadence.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 910.9
Fat: 53.3g
- Saturated Fat: 32.8g
Cholesterol: 206.2mg
Sodium: 370mg
Carbohydrates: 109g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugar: 79g
Protein: 8.8g

Recipe Notes

For a richer flavor, you can use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite flavors, such as raspberry or mint.
Store the cake in the refrigerator, but let it come to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.

Indulge in the luscious layers of our Ultimate Chocolate Cake, guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings and impress your guests with its decadent taste and stunning presentation!