05/14/2025
omemade Layered Cake with Chocolate Filling and Blue Frosting
Ingredients:
For the Sponge Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
For the Chocolate Filling:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blue Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3-4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for consistency)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Blue food coloring
Instructions:
For the Sponge Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round 9-inch cake pans.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Filling:
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and let the filling cool to room temperature, thickening as it cools.
For the Blue Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with the heavy cream, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Stir in vanilla extract and a few drops of blue food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
Assembling the Cake:
Once the cakes are completely cool, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
Spread a layer of chocolate filling between the first two cake layers. Repeat the process for the remaining layers.
Frost the outside of the cake with the blue frosting. For a messy, hand-cut edge look, use a spatula to spread the frosting unevenly around the sides.
Place the finished cake slice in a slightly crumpled cardboard takeout box for a casual, homemade vibe, with a few stray crumbs around the box.