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Layered Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling Recipe
Ingredients:
**For the Cake:**
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
**For the Creamy Filling:**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
**For Garnish:**
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
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2. **Prepare the Cake Batter:**
– In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
– Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).
3. **Bake the Cake:**
– Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. **Prepare the Creamy Filling:**
– In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
– Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. Beat until the filling is smooth and creamy.
5. **Assemble the Cake:**
– Once the cake is completely cool, carefully slice it horizontally into two layers.
– Spread the creamy filling evenly over the bottom layer. Place the top layer back on the cake.
– Cut the cake into squares.
6. **Garnish:**
– Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
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7. **Serve and Enjoy:**
– Serve the cake squares on a platter and enjoy this delightful chocolate treat!
Feel free to ask if you need any further assistance!
