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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling ?

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 3/4 cup cake flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Is Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling ?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling Recipe

Name: Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 3/4 cup cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 3/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream, divided; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; Additional powdered sugar

Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2568 kcal · Baking & Desserts

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Butter three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with parchment paper round; butter parchment. Place chocolate in metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth.
2
Whisk all purpose flour and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in large bowl to blend (mixture will be crumbly). Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in warm melted chocolate. Mix in dry ingredients in 2 additions alternately with buttermilk in 1 addition. Divide batter among prepared pans.
3
Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 23 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack; peel off parchment. Cool cakes completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap cakes in plastic and store at room temperature.)
4
Place 2 tablespoons cold water in small bowl. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over; let stand 10 minutes to soften.
5
Bring 1/2 cup cream to boil in heavy small saucepan. Add hot cream mixture to softened gelatin; stir until dissolved. Place in refrigerator just until cold, whisking frequently, about 5 minutes.
6
Place remaining 1 cup chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until peaks form. Add gelatin mixture and beat until peaks form.
7
Place 1 cake on 8-inch cardboard round or tart pan bottom. Spread half of filling over. Top with second cake. Spread remaining filling over. Top with third cake. Chill on cardboard round 3 hours.
8
Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool.
9
Place cake on rack set in large rimmed baking sheet. Spread half of ganache over top and sides of cake. Chill cake 1 hour. Rewarm remaining ganache in small saucepan over low heat just until lukewarm, whisking often. Pour ganache over cold cake, spreading as needed to cover top and sides. Chill until ganache is set, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
10
Cut out paper heart shapes of differing sizes and arrange atop cake. Sift powdered sugar over. Carefully lift hearts from cake. Serve immediately.

Semisweet Chocolate Layer Cake With Vanilla Cream Filling

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