Description
This Death By Chocolate Cake boasts irresistible chocolate flavor, easy prep, and rich ingredients like cocoa and chocolate chips—perfect for any chocolate lover’s occasion!
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.
- In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients (including sugar) until dissolved; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, whisking in between batches.
- Divide the batter evenly into baking pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the Chocolate Syrup by combining all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl; set aside.
- For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add cocoa powder while mixing, then add vanilla, salt, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and coffee.
- Chill the frosting until needed.
- Once cakes are cool, cut each in half to create 4 layers.
- Add frosting between each layer and chill for 5 minutes.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake, alternating chilling to prevent melting.
- Decorate with chocolate chips as desired. Cut and enjoy.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Use a good quality cocoa powder for deeper flavor.
Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with your favorite type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg