Death by Chocolate Cake
An ultra-rich chocolate layer cake with multiple chocolate elements, perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour into pans. Bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa, cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers. Optional: drizzle with ganache.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- For a smoother crumb, sift dry ingredients.
- Make frosting ahead and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg