Death by chocolate cake is a dish that is sure to please any palate. The rich chocolate flavor pairs perfectly with the fluffy, moist cake, making it a dessert that is sure to leave a lasting impression. The recipe for this cake is simple and can be prepared in just a few minutes. All you need are some basic ingredients, such as flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. Once these are combined, you will need to heat up some butter in a saucepan before adding the chocolate. Once melted and smooth, add the chocolate mixture to the batter and stir until well combined. Once the cake has been baked and cooled off slightly, it is time to frost it with your favorite frosting. This recipe calls for cream cheese frosting but there are many other options available such as chocolate ganache or caramel frosting. The possibilities are endless when it comes to Death by Chocolate Cake! ..
Death by Chocolate Cake Recipe
You know when you have that real chocolate craving? The kind of craving where a chocolate chip cookie simply won’t do the trick? If you need something truly rich with decadent chocolate, this death by chocolate cake is calling your name! Layered cakes are always one of my favorites to serve, as they’re always so pretty and picturesque. This layered chocolate cake is no different! I adore how gorgeous it is to slice into and serve, and it always garners a ton of compliments, especially from fellow chocolate fanatics. Don’t let the layers scare you off, though. This death by chocolate cake is actually pretty easy to bake and assemble! Homemade cakes are my greatest weakness, as box mixes simply can’t quite master the same level of denseness and moistness of a good ol’ homemade chocolate cake. Oh, and as for the homemade frosting, you’ll find yourself licking the spoon!
How to Make Death by Chocolate Cake from Scratch
Preheat the oven and grease cake pans. Combine the flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, water, vanilla extract, and melted butter together. Combine the wet and dry ingredient mixtures. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the three prepared cake pans. Bake, then cool. Make the frosting while the cakes are baking and cooling. First, cream the butter. Then, sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add in the vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream. Mix until stiff peaks form. Assemble the frosting and cake layers. Pipe designs on top as desired.
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Slice into an indulgent chocolate dream with this easy-to-make death by chocolate cake! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
