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!