Death by Chocolate Cake
Death by chocolate cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers—rich, moist, and layered with intense chocolate flavor. This decadent chocolate cake recipe features tender cake layers, creamy chocolate frosting, and optional extras like chocolate chips or ganache drizzle. It’s the perfect show-stopping treat for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you’re craving serious chocolate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 slices
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Chocolate frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, ganache drizzle, cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in boiling water or hot coffee slowly. Batter will be thin—this is normal.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- Frost between layers and over the top and sides.
- Finish with chocolate shavings, ganache, or cocoa powder as desired.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for milk or dark chocolate depending on preference.
- For mocha flavor, add 1 tsp espresso powder to batter.
- Layer in chocolate mousse for an even more indulgent twist.
- Use hot coffee for extra depth and moistness.
- Makes great cupcakes—bake 18–22 minutes in lined muffin tins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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