Description
This Death By Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream with its rich flavor, simple preparation, and delicious layers of moist cake and creamy frosting. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour; sifted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder; sifted
- 2 ½ tsp. baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 cup sour cream; room temperature
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs; room temperature
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. instant coffee crystals
- 2 tbsp. white vinegar; or distilled vinegar
- ½ cup warm water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. dark baking cocoa powder
- 2 cups unsalted butter; room temperature
- 1 cup dark baking cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. warm brewed coffee
- 1 ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a large bowl, including sugar, and mix until dissolved. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking well between batches.
- Divide the batter into baking pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the Chocolate Syrup, combine all syrup ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and set aside when complete.
- Prepare the frosting by beating the butter until fluffy, then gradually add cocoa powder while mixing.
- Add in vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and coffee, mixing until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Cool the cake completely and cut it in half to create 4 layers; add frosting between each layer and chill to set.
- Frost the exterior of the cake, alternating chilling to keep the frosting firm, and finish with chocolate chips on top.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Feel free to decorate with chocolate shavings or additional chocolate chips for extra flair.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg