Description
This Death By Chocolate Cake is a decadent delight! With its rich chocolate flavor and simple preparation, it’s a favorite for any chocolate lover looking for an easy, homemade dessert.
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, combine all the wet ingredients (lukewarm water, sour cream, canola oil, eggs, vanilla extract, instant coffee crystals, vinegar) and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring well between additions until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into prepared baking pans and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In a suitable bowl, mix the ingredients for the chocolate syrup and set aside.
- For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add the cocoa, then mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and brewed coffee to the frosting mixture, and stir until smooth. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
- Cool the cake completely and slice it in half to create four layers.
- Spread enough frosting between each layer, then chill again for 5 minutes to stabilize.
- Finish frosting the outer layer of the cake, refrigerating it as needed to prevent melting, and top with chocolate chips for decoration.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results.
Use the best quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to avoid melted frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 56g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 91g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg