🍫 Chocolate Dream Cake
📝 Intro
Moist chocolate layers, rich ganache, and melt-in-your-mouth texture... this Chocolate Dream Cake is exactly what it sounds like — a dream come true for chocolate lovers! 💭🍫
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just need a decadent treat, this cake will have everyone reaching for a second slice. It’s simple, elegant, and irresistibly chocolatey. ✨
🍽️ Ingredients
For the chocolate cake (3 layers – 8” or 9” pans):
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp instant coffee (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
For the chocolate ganache:
• 200 ml (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) heavy cream
• 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate (or milk chocolate if preferred)
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)
Optional for layers:
• Sliced strawberries, bananas, or raspberries
• Crushed hazelnuts or walnuts
• Chocolate chips or curls
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Bake the cake layers
1 Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F. Line or grease your round cake pans.
2 Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
3 Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.
4 Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and coffee (if using).
5 Mix gently until smooth and lump-free.
6 Pour batter evenly into pans.
7 Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8 Let cool completely, then slice into 2–3 layers.
2. Prepare the ganache
1 Heat cream in a small saucepan until just about to boil.
2 Pour over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes.
3 Stir until smooth and glossy. Add butter for extra shine.
4 Let cool until spreadable consistency.
3. Assemble the cake
1 Spread ganache between cake layers.
2 Add fruits or nuts between layers if desired.
3 Cover the top and sides with the rest of the ganache.
4 Decorate with fresh berries, chocolate shards, or a ganache drip.
5 Chill for 2–3 hours before slicing.
❄️ Serving Suggestions
• Serve cold with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🍦
• Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa for extra elegance
• Decorate with gold leaf or edible flowers for special occasions 🌸