Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake Recipe
This Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake is a dream dessert for chocolate lovers! Featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, velvety chocolate ganache, and crunchy chocolate toppings, this recipe is a true indulgence. Perfect for celebrations or satisfying your chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- ½ cup chocolate shavings
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Chocolate syrup (for drizzle)
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 soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Stir in hot water gradually until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until warm (not boiling), then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Place one cake layer on a plate, spread ganache, and sprinkle with crushed cookies.
- Add the second cake layer, cover with more ganache, and top with chocolate shavings and syrup.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra richness, add a layer of chocolate mousse between the cake layers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg