Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake Recipe
This Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake is a dream for chocolate lovers! Featuring moist chocolate cake layers, rich chocolate ganache, and a chocolate explosion of toppings, this dessert is pure indulgence. Perfect for celebrations or satisfying your chocolate cravings!
- 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
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (for ganache)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
- Assorted chocolate toppings (chocolate bars, sprinkles, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolate to make ganache. Stir until smooth.
- Layer cake with ganache between layers and frost completely.
- Decorate with assorted chocolate toppings for an explosion effect.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Let ganache cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg