Decadent Layered Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling & Ganache Topping

1 tsp

For flavorChocolate cream
Pro Tip: Whip cream first, then fold into sweetened cream cheese — keeps it light and fluffy.

For the Chocolate Ganache:

Semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped

8 ozChocolate cream

High-quality for best shine

Heavy cream

½ cup

Heated until steaming

Optional: Buttercream or butter

1 tspChocolate cream

Adds extra gloss and smoothness

For the Optional White Chocolate Drizzle:

Melted white chocolate, cooled

4 oz

Smooth and pourable

Unsalted butter, softened

½ tbsp

For shine

Powdered sugar

2 tbsp

Sweetens and thickens

Vanilla extract

1 tsp

Flavor

Heavy creamChocolate cream

2–3 tbsp

Adjust for consistency
Tip: Use a piping bag or ziplock with the corner snipped for clean drizzle lines.
Step-by-Step: How to Make This Showstopper

Step 1: Bake the Chocolate Layers

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment

In a bowl, whisk together:

Flour