Description
Moist chocolate cake layered with a fluffy cream filling and topped with light chocolate frosting—easy, creamy, and absolutely irresistible. This easy chocolate cake cream filling recipe is perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix, plus additional ingredients called for on the box
- 1 small box instant chocolate pudding, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- Optional Add-Ins: Chocolate chips, Fresh berries, Sprinkles or shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions, adding 1/3 cup of the dry pudding mix for extra moisture and flavor. Divide evenly between the pans.
- Bake the cakes according to the cake mix instructions. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Slice off the rounded tops with a serrated knife to create flat, even layers.
- Make the cream filling: Beat softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip. Spread this cream filling evenly between the two chocolate cake layers.
- Prepare the frosting: Whisk together the remaining dry pudding mix, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and cold milk until thick. Fold in the remaining Cool Whip. Frost the cake on top and sides.
- Chill the chocolate cake with cream filling for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to allow the flavors to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cakes are completely cool before adding the cream filling.
- Chill the cake overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- For a richer taste, drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving.
- Adding extras like fruit or chocolate chips will adjust nutritional values.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg