Jul 14 2026
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Five Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Forepaugh's Restaurant
Time3h
Serves12

whipped chocolate ganache, chocolate caramel sauce and chocolate pearls

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Ingredients

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Cake Layers

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Caramel Sauce

Decorations

Method

Cake Layers

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour five 8-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually add the boiling water and mix until smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake Cake Layers

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool Layers

    Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

  1. 7

    Heat Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

  2. 8

    Melt Chocolate

    Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted and smooth.

  3. 9

    Chill Ganache

    Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour or until thickened.

  4. 10

    Whip Ganache

    Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the ganache until it becomes light and fluffy.

Chocolate Caramel Sauce

  1. 11

    Melt Sugar

    In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns a deep amber color.

  2. 12

    Add Butter

    Carefully add the butter and stir until melted and combined.

  3. 13

    Add Cream and Cocoa

    Slowly add the heavy cream and cocoa powder, stirring until smooth and fully combined.

  4. 14

    Cool Sauce

    Remove from heat and let the caramel sauce cool before using.

Assembly

  1. 15

    Layer the Cakes

    Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped ganache on top.

  2. 16

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat the process for the next four layers, stacking them on top of each other.

  3. 17

    Top with Ganache

    Spread the remaining whipped ganache over the top and sides of the cake.

  4. 18

    Drizzle with Caramel

    Drizzle the chocolate caramel sauce over the top of the cake.

  5. 19

    Add Chocolate Pearls

    Finish by decorating the top with chocolate pearls.

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