This Ice Crime Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream! Packed with layers of moist chocolate cake, gooey ganache, and crunchy toppings, this dessert is the perfect showstopper for any occasion.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Chocolate shavings
Chocolate chips
Crushed cookies
Whipped cream
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Stir in hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool cakes completely before assembling.
For ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
Layer cakes with ganache, then top with chocolate shavings, chips, and crushed cookies.
Drizzle extra ganache and serve with whipped cream.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.