Chocolate mascarpone layer cake –Indulge in a delightful dessert that promises to bring a smile to your face—Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Mascarpone Cream. This exquisite recipe combines rich layers of chocolate cake with a luscious mascarpone frosting, perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Let’s dive into this decadent journey!
Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake
This chocolate layer cake is moist, rich, and absolutely delicious. With every bite, you’ll experience a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with the velvety chocolate mascarpone cream. Let’s gather our ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter equally into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate mascarpone cream. In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy and smooth.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of the mascarpone cream on top.
- Carefully place the second layer on top, then frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining mascarpone cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy this delightful Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Mascarpone Cream. It’s sure to impress anyone lucky enough to have a piece!