Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake Recipe
This Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake is a chocolate lover's dream! Made with layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate frosting, and topped with an explosion of chocolate chunks, this dessert is perfect for any special occasion.
- 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
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- 1 cup chocolate shavings
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined. Batter will be thin.
- Divide batter evenly between the cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
- Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on one cake layer, then place the second layer on top.
- Cover the entire cake with chocolate ganache.
- Decorate with chocolate chips, shavings, crushed cookies, and additional chocolate drizzle.
- Chill before serving for the best texture.
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 5 days.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg