Double Chocolate Delight Cake

Instructions

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

• 2

  Grease and line the base of two cake tins, preferably 7.5 inch

• 3

  In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and airy.

• 4

  Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing in a small amount of flour after each addition to prevent curdling. Mix until well combined.

• 5

  Add the rest of the flour, vanilla extract, cocoa, and mix until thoroughly combined.

• 6

  Next, evenly pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tins.

• 7

  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully baked. To check if they're done, insert a toothpick into the center of the cakes, if it comes out clean, they're ready.

• 8

  Take out of the oven and let the cakes cool in the tins for a little while, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

• 9

  To help flatten the dome of one of the cakes, turn it upside down while it cools. This will make it easier to stack the two layers together.

• 10

  To prepare the filling and topping.

• 11

  In a heatproof bowl place over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly

• 12

  Spread the chocolate spread filling evenly on both sides of the cake layers and then sandwich them togather, handle carefully so as to not rip the cake

• 13

  Then pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the top of the cake, ensuring it covers the entire surface.

• 14

  Finally sprinkle a generous amount of chocolate shavings on the top of the cake and enjoy!