Chocolate Lava Layer Cake
A rich and moist layered chocolate cake filled with gooey chocolate ganache that brings joy and love to any gathering.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour This is the foundation of your cake.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar For delightful sweetness and to help the cake rise.
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Provides intense chocolate flavor.
- 1.5 tsp baking powder Helps the cake rise.
- 1 tsp baking soda Works alongside baking powder for fluffiness.
- 0.5 tsp salt Enhances the sweetness.
- 2 large eggs Bind ingredients and add moisture.
- 1 cup whole milk Keeps the cake tender and moist.
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil Adds richness.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract Adds warm flavor.
- 1 cup boiling water Creates a thin batter for a moist cake.
Ganache and Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate ganache For the lava filling.
- 1 cup butter, softened Makes frosting creamy.
- 4 cups powdered sugar For sweetness in frosting.
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder For additional chocolate flavor in frosting.
- 2-3 tbsp milk To make frosting light and spreadable.
- to taste chocolate shavings For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.
- Add in the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water to create a thin batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Filling and Frosting
- Prepare the ganache by heating 1 cup of heavy cream, then pour over 8 oz of chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes and stir until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder until combined. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
Assembly
- Place one layer of cake on a serving plate, create a well, and fill with ganache.
- Top with the second layer of cake.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining frosting.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Serving
- Slice the cake and enjoy it along with vanilla ice cream or raspberry sauce.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature, and check cakes a couple of minutes before baking time. For a deeper chocolate flavor, substitute half of the cocoa powder with dark cocoa powder.