Perfect Chocolate-Filled Cake

Cut it in half and watch the chocolate melt!

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)

• 1 cup (240 ml) milk

• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240 ml) hot water

For the Cream Filling

• 1½ cups (360 ml) cold cream

• ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 180 g dark chocolate (chopped)

• ¾ cup (180 ml) cream

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Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

3. Add the dry mixture, then add the hot water.

The batter will be runny, silky, and shiny.

4. Pour into a greased pan and bake at 175°C for about 55 minutes until the center is cooked but still moist.

5. Let the cake layers cool completely.

Cream Filling:

Beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Ganache:

Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth.

Assembly:

Generously spread the cream between the layers and assemble the cake.

Pour the ganache over the top and allow it to flow naturally down the sides — dramatic finish

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Information

• Baking Time: 55 minutes

• Servings: 8 slices

• Calories: ~520 per slice

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