Imagine three layers of soft chocolate sponge, velvety chocolate ganache dripping down the sides, and pillowy whipped cream crowned with a jewel-like mix of berries, kiwi, or mango. It’s decadent but balanced — sweet, creamy, and fresh all in one bite.
Ingredients
Serves: 12–14
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes (per cake layer)
Assembly Time: 20 minutes
For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Fruit Topping:
- 1½ cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Sliced kiwi, mango, or peaches (optional)