Description
Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Lava Layer Cake, featuring moist chocolate layers and a luscious molten ganache center. This rich, decadent dessert is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or satisfying your chocolate cravings. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Ganache Filling:
- 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir until combined, then mix in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Bake: Divide batter between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean. Cool cakes for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Allow to thicken.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk to reach a fluffy, spreadable consistency.
- Assemble Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Create a well in the center and fill with ganache. Place the second layer on top.
- Frost & Garnish: Spread frosting over the cake, then top with chocolate shavings.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy the gooey chocolate lava center!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
