Description
This Death By Chocolate Cake delights with its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, making it a perfect treat for any celebration. You’ll love how simple it is to prepare with ingredients like cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and just the right touch of coffee for extra depth.
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 the wet ingredients for the cake batter along with the sugar until well mixed and dissolved. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, whisking in between until smooth.
- Evenly divide the batter into baking pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the Chocolate Syrup, combine all the syrup ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and set aside.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add the cocoa powder while mixing.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and warm coffee into the mixture. Chill in the fridge until use.
- Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half create 4 layers. Spread frosting between each layer and chill for 5 minutes.
- Decorate the outside of the cake with frosting and chocolate chips. Continue to chill as needed before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Chilling the frosting ingredients helps to achieve a better spread.
You can use different types of chocolate chips for decoration or added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg