Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Ultimate Chocolate Drip Cake, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)
- 2 cups heavy cream (for filling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Whipped cream (for decoration)
- Chopped chocolate bars (KitKat, Reese’s, Snickers, etc.) (for decoration)
- Shaved chocolate (for decoration)
- Chopped nuts (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Slowly add hot coffee and mix until combined (batter will be thin).
- Pour into pans and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, pudding mix, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread evenly between the cooled cake layers.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips.
- Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until glossy. Let cool slightly before dripping.
- Place bottom cake layer on a plate. Spread cream filling. Top with second cake layer.
- Pour chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
- Pipe whipped cream swirls on top. Garnish with chopped candy bars, chocolate shavings, and nuts.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use hot coffee instead of water.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring to achieve the perfect drip effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg