Hey everyone! Today, we're making a double-layer chocolate cake with a silky chocolate cream filling. Let’s get started.

Chocolate Cake Layers (Make this recipe twice for two layers)

Ingredients (per layer)
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 50 g cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 4 g baking powder (about 1 tsp)
- 2 g baking soda (about 1/2 tsp)
- 2 g salt (about 1/2 tsp)
- 120 ml milk (about 1/2 cup)
- 120 ml vegetable oil (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg
- 5 ml vanilla extract (about 1 tsp)
- 120 ml boiling water (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions (per layer)

1. Preheat your oven to (175°C). Grease a (20-23 cm) round cake pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.

4. Gradually stir in the boiling water last (the batter will be thin).

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Repeat the recipe to bake the second layer.

Chocolate Cream Filling
Ingredients
- 150 g dark chocolate (about 60-70% cocoa)
- 400 ml heavy whipping cream, cold
- 40 g powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions
1. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Let it cool to room temperature.

2. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

3. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until smooth and well combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.

4. If the cream is too soft, chill it for about 10-15 minutes before spreading.

Assembling the Cake
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread an even layer of chocolate cream over the cake layer.
3. Place the second cake layer on top.
4. Cover the cake with the remaining chocolate cream.

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