Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Sauce, a dessert that’s as rich and moist as it is easy to prepare. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this double-layer cake features a perfectly balanced blend of cocoa, whisked into a soft and airy batter for a tender crumb. A glossy, velvety chocolate sauce—made from semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and a hint of butter—elevates the cake to gourmet status, drizzling beautifully over its layers and sides. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry staples, this show-stopping chocolate dessert is guaranteed to impress. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day that calls for indulgence, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
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Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7
To make the chocolate sauce, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil.
Step 8
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chocolate chips and butter. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Step 9
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of chocolate sauce on top.
Step 10
Place the second cake layer on top, then pour the remaining chocolate sauce over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Step 11
Let the sauce set for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake with chocolate sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1785.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5135.5 |
| Total Fat 246.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g | |
| Cholesterol 583.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5204.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 772.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 78.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 485.2g | |
| Protein 86.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 606.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 43.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3467.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories