Chocolate & Vanilla Cream-Filled Loaf Cake
This Chocolate & Vanilla Cream-Filled Loaf Cake combines rich flavors of chocolate and vanilla with a luscious whipped cream filling, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder
Whipped Cream Filling
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar Adjust amount for desired sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and the milk, alternating as you go, until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter equally into two bowls; to one bowl, add the cocoa powder and mix until fully combined, creating your chocolate batter.
Baking
- Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared loaf pan, then add the chocolate batter on top, followed by the remaining vanilla batter.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect in the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Filling
- While the cake is cooling, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the loaf cake has completely cooled, slice it horizontally down the center to create two layers.
- Fill the center with the whipped cream and gently replace the top layer, pressing down slightly to secure it.
Serving
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the delectable combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors with creamy filling!
Notes
Ensure that the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming with the sugar. To achieve a neat swirl, do not overmix the chocolate and vanilla layers. If you find the whipped cream too soft, you can add a little more powdered sugar or whip it a bit longer.