This three layer Chocolate Cake with Cream Filling has a whipped cream filling and chocolate icing. Perfect dessert for any special occasion.

Slice of Chocolate Cake with Cream Filling on plate.

This recipe is one of my favorite chocolate cake recipes. The cake layers are full of chocolate flavor and wonderfully moist and the cream filling adds some extra richness.

Mixing In The Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture, beating just until combined. This ensures the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the batter without overmixing, which can result in a dense and tough cake.

Measure The Flour Correctly

When making a cake, it is so important to measure the flour correctly. Adding too much flour will result in a dry cake. To measure correctly, first fluff the flour up some in the bag or container. Flour tends to get packed down. Then gently scoop it with a large spoon into a dry measuring cup. Overfill it a little and run the back of a knife across the top to get rid of any excess.

Cake slice on a plate with fork.

Chocolate Cake with Cream Filling Recipe Tips

Use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, NOT Dutch-processed cocoa powder.

When whipping cream, it helps to refrigerate the bowl and the beaters for a couple of hours in advance.

Storage

Cake should be stored in the refrigerator. Wrap it well so it doesn’t dry out. You can bring it to room temperature for an hour or two before serving if you don’t want to eat it cold.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

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Slice of Chocolate Cake with Cream Filling on a plate.

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Chocolate Cake with Cream Filling

5 from 8 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 45 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
This three layer chocolate cake has a whipped cream filling and chocolate icing. Perfect dessert for any special occasion.
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Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs

Cream Filling

  • 1 cup very cold heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter,, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 9-inch cake pans.
  • Place the 1 cup cocoa powder in a medium bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Stir with a fork until smooth and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to mix well.
  • In the large mixing bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on high speed until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
  • Add flour mixture in 4 batches, beating just until combined.
  • Add cocoa mixture in 3 additions, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Once batter is smooth, turn mixer off and divide evenly between the 3 prepared pans.
  • Place in oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Place cake pans on a wire rack and let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and place back on wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make filling, place heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer until thick. Refrigerate until needed.
  • To make frosting, place butter in bowl of electric mixer and beat until smooth. Add 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar and beat until combined. Add half of the cream with the mixer on low and then remaining ingredients, including what is left of cream. Turn mixer to high and beat until smooth.
  • Spread whipped cream between the cake layers and frosting on sides and top of cake. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Notes

Use regular unsweetened coca powder, NOT Dutch-process.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Recipe Source: adapted from Southern Cakes: Sweet and Irresistible Recipes for Everyday Celebrations

Originally posted February 14, 2015.

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31 Comments

  1. Nanga Fine says:

    Turned out great! Thank you for this recipe ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ Will definitely make again ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

  2. raghu says:

    when we see the cake it so tempting & mouth watering to. As i feel it is so easy to prepare in the home so, for this weekend i will try this recipe and i will surprise to family members

  3. Kess Short says:

    If I made this cake, could I leave it in refrigerator after making it? Will it last long After initially being made? Will the whip cream get the cake soggy? I prefer cold cake!!! ๐Ÿฐ๐ŸŽ‚

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Yes, it is fine in the refrigerator for a few days.

  4. sandy says:

    can this cake be left in cake carrier and left on counter?

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Because of the cream filling I wouldn’t leave it out for more than a few hours.

  5. Nancy says:

    If i make this and fix it on friday afternoon ill it still be nice on saturday afternoon for my party? Worried the whipped cream filling will go soggy.
    Thanks!

  6. BJ says:

    Made this yesterday. Cake was very moist. I think if I make it again, I will line my pans with parchment paper. I was unable to get any of my cakes to release cleanly from the pan. My end result looked horrible, but the taste was amazing. Thanks for the recipe.

  7. Thalia @ butter and brioche says:

    Nothing beats a classic chocolate cake! The appearance, height and dense crumb is seriously making me salivate here Christin – I can imagine how good a slice would have tasted.

  8. Kelly says:

    Chocolate cake is the perfect way to show your love! It looks so decadent, delciious and perfectly moist! So glad to hear that the race went well too ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says:

    This chocolate cake is indeed the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. It is truly the way to my heart!

  10. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says:

    I think that cream filling makes this cake even more scrumptious than it already is! Yum!