Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake Recipe
This Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake is the ultimate chocolate lover's dream! Featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, rich chocolate ganache, and crunchy chocolate toppings, this dessert is a true showstopper. Perfect for celebrations or when you crave an intensely chocolatey treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
For Toppings:
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed chocolate cookies
- Chocolate chips
- Chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add hot coffee while stirring. Batter will be thin.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble cake by layering with ganache between the cakes. Pour remaining ganache over the top.
- Add toppings like chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Let set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Hot coffee enhances the chocolate taste without making it taste like coffee.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 250 mg