Chocolate Cream Cake

There’s something irresistible about a classic chocolate cake. Rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, it feels like a little indulgence in every bite. This cake is topped with a silky chocolate glaze made from heavy cream and melted chocolate. Inside, a delicate filling of whipped cream and mascarpone adds a light, creamy surprise.

I love making this cake when I want something special that’s still easy to bake. The chocolate is intense but balanced perfectly by the airy cream in the center. It pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea, turning an ordinary moment into a treat.

To serve, a few fresh berries on the side make it even more inviting. The cake looks elegant but tastes even better. Moist, flavorful, and utterly irresistible, it’s one you’ll want to bake again and again.

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Chocolate Bundt Cake
Servings: 7 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 100 ml whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
    • Cream filling
  • 1 container (227g) mascarpone cheese
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
    • Chocolate glaze
  • 1 dark chocolate bar (100g/3.5oz) (Crushed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
  1. Sponge Cake: Preheat the oven to 340°F(170°C) and line a round cake pan with parchment paper. Beat the eggs with sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the oil and milk, and mix briefly until combined. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely, then carefully slice it horizontally into two layers.
  2. Cream Filling: Whip the heavy cream gently—stop before it forms soft peaks. Add the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder, then mix briefly just until combined.
  3. Assembling the Cake: Spread the cream evenly over the bottom cake layer. Place the second layer on top. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set slightly.
  4. Chocolate Glaze: Heat the heavy cream almost to boiling. Pour over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute. Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Pour the glaze over the cake and smooth the surface.
  5. Final Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to let the glaze set and the cream firm up. Slice carefully to reveal the creamy center.