Here’s a recipe inspired by the delicious chocolate cake in your image. This cake features moist chocolate sponge layers with creamy vanilla custard and rich chocolate ganache filling.
Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake with Custard and Ganache Filling
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240ml) hot water or coffee
For the Vanilla Custard Filling
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter (for extra shine)
For Decoration
- White chocolate shavings
- Chocolate sprinkles