Ingredients:
For the Cake Layers:
∎ 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe)
∎ Ingredients as per cake mix instructions (eggs, oil, water)
For the Creamy Filling:
∎ 2 cups heavy cream
∎ 1 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
∎ 1 cup powdered sugar
∎ 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
∎ Chocolate shavings (dark or milk chocolate, as per preference)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake Layers:
∎ Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
∎ Prepare the chocolate cake batter as per the instructions on the box.
∎ Divide the batter evenly into two round cake pans and bake as directed.
∎ Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely. Once cooled, slice each cake horizontally to create four thin layers of cake.
2. Prepare the Creamy Filling:
∎ In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
∎ In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
∎ Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
3. Assemble the Dessert:
∎ In a large glass dish (like the one in the image), place one layer of the chocolate cake.
∎ Spread a generous layer of the creamy filling over the cake layer.
∎ Repeat the layering process with the remaining cake layers and creamy filling, finishing with a layer of the creamy filling on top.
∎ Cover the top layer generously with chocolate shavings.
4. Chill and Serve:
∎ Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
∎ Serve chilled, scooping out portions to reveal the beautiful layers.
Enjoy your delicious, creamy, chocolate layered dessert!