Description
This Death By Chocolate Cake features irresistible layers of chocolate, simple prep, and a flavorful frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream!
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 for the cake, including sugar, until well combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then slowly add to the wet mixture, blending well in batches.
- Divide the batter into baking pans and place in the oven.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Combine all the ingredients for the Chocolate Syrup in a microwave-safe bowl and set aside when completed.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy, then add cocoa powder gradually while whisking.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and coffee, mixing until smooth.
- Chill the frosting in the fridge until needed.
- Once the cake is cool, slice it in half to create 4 layers, adding frosting between layers.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set the frosting, then add frosting on the sides and top.
- Decorate with chocolate chips as desired, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
Alternate chilling the cake as necessary to keep the frosting smooth while decorating.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg