Double Chocolate Layer Cake
This double chocolate layer cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true. With three layers of rich, moist chocolate cake, silky cream cheese and chocolate frosting this dessert is sure to satisfy any craving for something sweet. This double chocolate layer cake is a perfect dessert to serve on special occasions or holiday tables. Will surely be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Cocoa Brownies
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2g) salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (90g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- 7 oz (200g) semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup (120g) whipping cream
- 9 oz (250g) cream cheese , room temperature
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup (300g) whipping cream (35% fat) , chilled
For Decoration, optional
- 3.5 oz (100g) semisweet chocolate
- 3.5 oz (100g) whipping cream
- fresh blueberries
- edible gold powder
Instructions
Prepare the cocoa brownie layers.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20cm) springform pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl whisk eggs with sugar and salt until well combined. Incorporate oil and vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour and cocoa powder and whisk to fully incorporate.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean or with few moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely.
Prepare the chocolate cream cheese frosting.
- Place chocolate and 1/2 cup (120g) cream into a heatproof bowl and place over a pan with simmering water. Melt over low heat. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl mix cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix to combine. Mix in melted chocolate.
- Add whipping cream and mix until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the cake.
- Place the first layer of cake onto a serving platter. Spread ⅓ of the chocolate frosting.
- Add the second layer of cake and spread another ⅓ of the chocolate frosting.
- Top with the third layer of cake. Spread the remaining frosting on the top and edges of the cake. Smooth the top and edges.
- Refrigerate to set for at least 2 hours or even overnight.
- Decorate the cake with chocolate ganache, fresh blueberries and edible gold powder. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 14Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 36.1gProtein: 5.7gFat: 33.8gSaturated Fat: 15.5gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 25.2gCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg