[OC] Homemade heart-shaped chocolate cake – genoise sponge filled with cream and covered in chocolate ganache 🍫❤️

Homemade heart-shaped chocolate cake – genoise sponge filled with cream and covered in chocolate ganache 🍫❤️”

*📝 Ingredients*

*For the sponge (génoise):*

* 4 eggs
* 120g sugar (about 1/2 cup)
* 120g flour (about 1 cup)
* 30g cocoa powder (about 3 tbsp)
* 1 tsp vanilla

*For the cream filling:*

* 200ml cold whipping cream
* 2 tbsp powdered sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla

*For the chocolate ganache:*

* 200g dark chocolate
* 100ml heavy cream

*For decoration (optional):*

* Wafer rolls
* Chocolate bars
* Cookies or biscuits
* Golden dust or sprinkles

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. *Make the sponge (génoise):*

– Preheat the oven to 180°C .
– Beat the eggs and sugar with vanilla until light and fluffy (about 8–10 minutes).
– Sift in the flour and cocoa powder gently, folding with a spatula until combined.
– Pour into a greased heart-shaped pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.

2. *Prepare the cream filling:*

– Whip the cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

3. *Assemble the cake:*

– Slice the sponge in half horizontally.
– Spread the whipped cream evenly in the middle, then place the top layer back.

4. *Make the chocolate ganache:*

– Heat the cream until warm (not boiling), then pour over chopped chocolate.
– Stir until smooth and glossy.
– Pour over the cake and spread evenly.

5. *Decorate:*

Add wafers, chocolate bars, biscuits, or sprinkles on top for a nice finish.

✨ And that’s it! A homemade heart-shaped chocolate cake with cream inside and a shiny ganache on top.