Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake Recipe
This Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake is a chocoholic’s dream! Made with layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy ganache, and a decadent chocolate drizzle, this dessert is a true indulgence. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you crave a chocolate explosion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 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
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
- Chocolate shavings and sprinkles for garnish
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 soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in hot water until batter is smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chopped dark chocolate, let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Spread ganache between cake layers and over the top.
- Drizzle with extra ganache and top with chocolate shavings and sprinkles.
- Let set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, use dark cocoa powder.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg