Layered Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling

This Layered Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling is a show-stopping dessert perfect for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Featuring moist chocolate cake layers, a fluffy cream cheese filling, and a silky chocolate ganache topping, every bite delivers rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

The combination of deep cocoa, smooth cream, and glossy ganache makes this cake feel bakery-level indulgent while remaining simple enough for home bakers. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just craving chocolate, this cake always impresses.

Why You’ll Love This Cake

• Ultra-moist chocolate cake layers
• Light and creamy cheesecake-style filling
• Rich chocolate ganache topping
• Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations
• Easy to prepare with simple ingredients

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Creamy Filling

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 8 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for shine)

Instructions

Step 1 — Prepare the Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
4. Slowly stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Step 2 — Make the Creamy Filling

1. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth.
3. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
4. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 3 — Prepare the Ganache

1. Heat heavy cream until just simmering.
2. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 5 minutes.
3. Stir until smooth. Add butter if desired for extra shine.

Step 4 — Assemble the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread creamy filling evenly over the layer.
3. Top with second cake layer.
4. Pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
5. Refrigerate 30 minutes before slicing.

Storage

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Allow cake to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for best texture.

Pro Tips

• Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
• Chill the filling before assembling for easier spreading.
• For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips between layers.
• Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with fresh berries or raspberries
• Dust lightly with cocoa powder or powdered sugar
• Pair with coffee, espresso, or cold milk

Final Thought: This Layered Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling is rich without being heavy, sweet without being overwhelming, and elegant without being complicated. It’s the kind of dessert that earns compliments every single time.