Layered Chocolate Dream Cake Recipe
Indulge in this Layered Chocolate Dream Cake, a decadent dessert featuring rich, moist chocolate layers, silky frosting, and a luscious ganache topping. Perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself, this cake is as dreamy as its name suggests.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water or hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
For the Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup heavy cream (or milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ganache Topping:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake Layers
Preheat the Oven:
Heat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth. Stir in boiling water or coffee (the batter will be thin).
Bake:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool:
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Make the Chocolate Frosting
Cream Butter:
