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Ultimate Chocolate Drip Cake Recipe

Ultimate Chocolate Drip Cake Recipe
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This Ultimate Chocolate Drip Cake features rich, moist chocolate sponge layers, filled with fluffy whipped cream and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache that drips beautifully down the sides. Decorated with an assortment of chopped chocolate bars and extra whipped cream swirls, this showstopper dessert is perfect for celebrations or chocolate lovers looking for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Sponge:

  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400 g) sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or boiling water

For the Cream Filling:

  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream

Toppings:

  • Assorted chocolate bars, chopped (KitKat, Oreos, brownies, etc.)
  • Extra whipped cream (for piping)

Instructions

  1. Make the cake layers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper to ensure the cakes come out cleanly. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter. Carefully stir in the hot coffee or boiling water – the batter will be thin, but this is normal and helps keep the cake moist. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
  2. Make whipped cream filling: Using a chilled mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat, or the cream might turn buttery. This whipped cream will provide a light and fluffy contrast to the dense chocolate cake layers.
  3. Make ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until it just starts to steam but doesn’t boil. Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to soften the chocolate, then stir gently until the ganache is smooth, glossy, and fully combined. Allow it to cool slightly so that it thickens but remains pourable for the drip effect on the cake.
  4. Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous, thick layer of the whipped cream filling over the top. Carefully add the second cake layer on top and, if desired, lightly frost the top with whipped cream for extra coverage. Pour the cooled chocolate ganache evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip naturally down the sides for a beautiful chocolate drip effect.
  5. Decorate: Using a piping bag, pipe extra whipped cream swirls around the top edge of the cake. Then, pile chopped chocolate bars, cookies, brownies, or other favorite chocolate treats on top for a decadent and eye-catching finish. Chill the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the ganache and whipped cream.

Notes

  • Chill the cake before pouring ganache to help control the drip effect and prevent the ganache from running too quickly.
  • For a deeper chocolate flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
  • In hot weather, fold 2 tablespoons of mascarpone or cream cheese into the whipped cream for added stability.
  • Make sure to use cold heavy cream when whipping for best volume and texture.
  • This cake keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days, but bring to room temperature before serving for optimum flavor and texture.

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Keywords: chocolate drip cake, chocolate sponge cake, chocolate ganache, whipped cream filling, layered cake, chocolate dessert, celebration cake

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