Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake Recipe
This Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream! With layers of moist chocolate cake, rich ganache, and crunchy chocolate toppings, this dessert is pure indulgence. Perfect for special occasions or when you crave an intense chocolate treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
For Toppings:
- Chocolate shavings
- Chopped chocolate bars
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in hot water and mix until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble cake by layering with ganache and topping with chocolate shavings, chopped bars, and syrup.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before spreading for better consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg