Silky Chocolate Cake Filling
A decadent and silky chocolate cake filling that transforms any dessert into a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Fills one 9-inch layered cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for sweetness
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter, letting it sit for a few minutes.
- Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add vanilla extract and stir to incorporate.
- Whisk in powdered sugar to taste if desired.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. It can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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