Description
This Death By Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream with its rich, velvety layers and creamy frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence any day!
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 all wet ingredients, including the sugar, until well combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Divide the batter evenly into baking pans and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the Chocolate Syrup by combining all ingredients in a heatproof bowl and set aside when done.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Slowly add the cocoa powder while mixing, followed by the vanilla, salt, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and coffee.
- Refrigerate the frosting until ready to use.
- Once the cake is cool, slice it in half to create four layers, adding frosting between each layer.
- Chill the cake for about 5 minutes to set the layers.
- Frost the outside of the cake, alternating chilling as needed to prevent melting.
- Top with chocolate chips as desired and enjoy.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with your favorite variety.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg