Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice over this Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake, a sinful dessert that pushes sweet boundaries. Layers of intense chocolate temptation promise pure indulgence for passionate chocolate enthusiasts craving an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Topping and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- 0.5 cup crushed chocolate cookies
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat two 9-inch circular baking vessels with non-stick spray, ensuring complete surface coverage for easy cake removal.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking meticulously to eliminate potential lumps and create a uniform chocolate foundation.
- Introduce liquid components gradually, integrating them with a smooth, consistent motion until the mixture transforms into a silky, rich batter.
- Carefully incorporate boiling water into the chocolate mixture, which will create an exceptionally fluid consistency – this is perfectly normal and crucial for achieving ultimate moisture.
- Distribute the liquid chocolate mixture precisely between prepared baking pans, ensuring balanced volume and even potential for ideal cake layers.
- Position pans centrally in preheated oven, allowing consistent heat circulation for approximately 32-34 minutes until a delicate toothpick emerges clean when inserted.
- Remove cakes and permit complete cooling on elevated wire racks, preventing condensation and maintaining structural integrity.
- Craft decadent chocolate ganache by melting premium chocolate with cream, creating a luxurious, glossy coating.
- Carefully layer cakes with ganache, generously decorating surfaces with chocolate chips, crumbled cookies, and delicate chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate momentarily to set ganache, then slice and serve this magnificent chocolate indulgence.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, more even mixing of cake batter.
- Add boiling water gradually to prevent clumping and ensure a silky, consistent texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and create a lighter, more delicate cake crumb.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg