Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake, a sinful dessert that promises pure indulgence. Rich layers of intense chocolate and creamy textures will transport you to dessert paradise, leaving your taste buds craving more with each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot water
Chocolate Elements:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chocolate shavings
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) crushed chocolate cookies
Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform chocolate powder mixture.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, whisking vigorously until the batter achieves a silky, consistent texture.
- Slowly stream hot water into the batter, stirring continuously to maintain a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Evenly distribute the chocolate batter between the prepared cake pans, ensuring equal depth.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, rotating pans halfway through to guarantee uniform cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack, preventing moisture accumulation.
- Prepare ganache by gently warming heavy cream and pouring over chocolate chips, stirring until achieving a glossy, liquid finish.
- Position the first cake layer on a serving plate, generously spreading ganache and sprinkling crushed cookies for added texture.
- Carefully place the second cake layer atop the first, completely enrobing the cake with remaining ganache.
- Embellish the cake’s exterior with chocolate shavings and a decadent drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Slice, serve, and indulge in this rich chocolate masterpiece.
Notes
- Adjust cocoa intensity by using dark or milk chocolate for personalized flavor depth.
- Replace buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with vinegar for vegan version.
- Ensure ingredients are room temperature to create smoother, more consistent cake batter.
- Use parchment paper rounds in cake pans to prevent sticking and guarantee easy cake removal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg