Chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting made with homemade cake with a tender crumb, then topped with whipped cream frosting & tons of chocolates! Indulgent chocolate cake perfect for chocolate lovers!
There’s always room for chocolate and this cake really helps to hit the spot. This made from scratch this chocolate cake recipe is perfect for any occasion but especially nice for serving at birthdays, holidays, and everything in between.
Classic chocolate cake recipe
You’re going to love this chocolate cake recipe. The cake itself is so flavorful and moist with warm rich flavors in every bite while the frosting is to-die-for. It’s so incredibly creamy and light that it’s so easy to go back for another bite, and then another, as you sink into a happy blissful moment of peace.
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream Frosting Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake, you will need:
-Flour: You will need 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour for the base of this cake recipe but you can use Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour as an alternative.
-Sugar: Use 1 ¾ cups of granulated sugar to make the cake nice and sweet.
-Cocoa powder: You will need 3/4 cups of cocoa powder to give the cake a rich chocolate taste.
-Spices: ½ teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and nutmeg is both optional but will help to strengthen the flavors and give a nice warmth to every slice.
-Leavening agents: Use 1 ½ teaspoons each of baking powder and baking soda to make sure that the cake rises perfectly.
-Salt: Adding in 1 teaspoon of salt will help to enhance the flavors in this cake nicely.
-Eggs: Use 2 medium sized eggs to help bind the cake together and to help with the leavening and texture.
-Milk: You will need 2 cups of milk to help moisten the cake to the perfect consistency.
-Butter: ½ cup of melted unsalted butter will help to give the cake the fats needed to stay moist.
-Vanilla: Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavors in the cake.
-Add Ins: Optionally you can add in chocolate chips or dried fruits for a new cake flavor experience.
For the Chocolate Cream Frosting, you will need:
-Heavy Cream: You will need ¾ cups of heavy cream.
-Dark Chocolate: Use 3.52 ounces of 70% dark chocolate to add to the cream.
-Milk: You will need 1 tablespoon of whole milk. Dairy Free milk like almond milk can also be used.
-Toppings: You can add any candies of choice to the cake as a nice topping. Some options include Ferrero Rocher, Lindt truffles, mini chocolate chips, chocolate straws and brownies.
How to Make Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and grease two 9 inch sized cake pans with butter and a light dusting of flour.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add in the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract and whisk together.
Pour the batter evenly into two cake pans and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake in the middle of the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting the Cake
Remove the cakes from the pans and if they are not flat, cut the tops off with a sharp knife to level them.
Place the first cake onto a plate and cover it in whipped cream.
Place the second cake on the whipped cream layer. Cover the top in whipped cream and then work carefully around the outsides of the cake.
Pour the melted chocolate on top of the cake, spreading gently with the spatula to not overmix and get the white and chocolate swirl texture.
Decorate with your favorite candies. Some options include Ferrero Rocher, Lindt truffles, mini chocolate chips, chocolate straws, malt balls, chocolate dipped cookies and brownies.
Whipped Cream Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form, and then place it in the fridge.
Melt your dark chocolate in the microwave for 45 seconds. Let sit for 2 minutes in microwave, then gently stir. Return to the microwave for 30 seconds, again, letting the chocolate sit and stirring until fully melted. Remove and add in the whole milk, stir again.
Remove the whipped cream from the fridge and add in 2 tablespoons of melted chocolate. Mix gently with a spatula to incorporate the whipped cream.
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Frosting
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour 7.20 ounces | 204 g
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar 7.20 ounces
- ¾ cup cocoa powder 2. 6 ounces | 75 g
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups whole milk 16 fluid ounces | 474 ml
- ½ cup unsalted butter 4 ounces | 113 g, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Frosting
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream 6 fluid ounces | 180 ml
- 3.52 ounces dark chocolate 100 g 70% dark
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Toppings
- Candies of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F | 175 C. Grease 2 x 9 inch baking pans with butter and a light dusting of flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract in the large bowl. Whisk all together.
- Pour batter evenly into the 2 baking pans and place on a baking tray. Bake in the middle of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to make sure they are cooked. If the toothpick comes out clean then you can remove them from the oven. Allow cakes to cool down completely before frosting and decorating.
- Remove cake from the pans. If the cake is not flat, cut with a sharp knife to get a flat surface.
- Place the first cake layer on a plate, cover it with whipped cream. Place the second cake layer on the whipped cream. Cover the top with whipped cream then work carefully around the cake.
- Pour melted chocolate on top of the cake. Spread gently with the spatula to not overmix and to get the white and chocolate texture. See notes*
- Decorate with your favorite candies. Some options include Ferrero Rocher, Lindt truffles, mini chocolate chips, chocolate straws and brownies.
Chocolate Mousse Frosting
- Beat heavy cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Place in the refrigerator.
- Melt your dark chocolate in the microwave for 45 seconds. Let sit for 2 minutes in microwave, then gently stir. Return to the microwave for 30 seconds, again, letting the chocolate sit and stirring until fully melted. Remove and add in the whole milk, stir again.
- Remove whipped cream from the refrigerator. Add 2 tablespoons melted chocolate and mix gently with a spatula to incorporate with the whipped cream. See notes**
- Decorate the cake. Extra whipped cream can be used later.
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How to store cake
After your cake has been assembled you can store it and leftovers in the fridge in an airtight or well covered container for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze chocolate mousse cake?
You can freeze the baked cake, but I don’t recommend freezing the cake once it’s frosted and decorated.
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You’re going to love this chocolate cake with chocolate mousse frosting recipe. It sounds so fancy and looks so decadent but the steps to make it are so simple that anyone can do it. The perfect dessert does exist, and it’s here.
Chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting made with homemade cake with a tender crumb, then topped with whipped cream frosting & tons of chocolates! Indulgent chocolate cake perfect for chocolate lovers!
Carm says
Hi I’m a little confused with the cake whipped topping. You say in your directions to decorate with your toppings but then you say to add the whipped topping so I’m wondering is that just to go over all the cake and toppings? I know you put a whipped topping on the cake before the toppings but I’m just trying to understand when the second one is added. Looks delicious 😋
Jessica says
You frost the cake with the whipped topping, then add some chocolate and swirl that in for the top of the cake. Then add toppings.