Description
Get ready for a chocolate lover’s dream with this Epic Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake! Layers of rich chocolate cake, gooey melted chocolate, and a variety of decadent chocolate fillings come together to create the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for celebrations, or whenever you’re craving something irresistibly chocolatey!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Filling:
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
- Additional chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the boiling water and stir until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin, but that’s normal).
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the chocolate ganache:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool and thicken slightly.
- Assemble the cake:
- Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of the cake. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over the frosting.
- Place the second cake layer on top and pour the ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
- Decorate and serve:
- If desired, spread whipped cream around the top edge of the cake and top with chocolate shavings, additional chocolate chips, or edible sprinkles.
- Slice and serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- If you prefer a richer filling, you can use chocolate mousse or chocolate pudding between the layers instead of frosting.
- For a truly epic chocolate experience, add layers of caramel or peanut butter between the cake layers.
- This cake is very rich, so it’s great for serving in smaller slices.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg