Enjoy the rich flavors of this Moist Chocolate Cake, featuring a tender chocolate sponge soaked with a coffee-infused syrup and layered with a creamy chocolate filling. This cake is perfect for any occasion, combining the comforting taste of chocolate with a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth.
Why You’ll Love This: This cake offers a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavors and a moist, tender crumb. The addition of coffee enhances the chocolate taste, making it deeper and more intense. The creamy chocolate filling adds a luscious layer that elevates the entire cake, making each bite an indulgent experience.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a special treat, this chocolate cake is a crowd-pleaser. Its elegant appearance and delicious taste make it suitable for festive occasions and gatherings. It’s also a great dessert to make ahead and serve chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful presentation, top the cake with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder. Fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate ganache can add a touch of elegance and color. You can also pipe additional chocolate mousse on top for an extra decorative touch.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 sachet baking powder (about 14g)
- Milk mixed with instant coffee for soaking
- For the Creamy Chocolate Filling:
- 500ml milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 50g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 packet chocolate mousse mix (prepare according to package instructions)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20cm round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetable oil and milk, mixing well.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Creamy Chocolate Filling:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and chopped chocolate until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then fold in the prepared chocolate mousse according to the package instructions.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cool, slice it horizontally into two layers.
- Soak each layer with the coffee-infused milk.
- Spread a generous amount of the creamy chocolate filling between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set.
Enjoy this Moist Chocolate Cake with Creamy Chocolate Filling, a decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion and sure to impress!
