Chocolate Bar Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Bar Cake, the perfect fusion of rich, moist chocolate layers and an irresistible ganache topping. Bursting with the flavors of your favorite candy bars like Snickers, KitKat, or Reese's, this cake is a show-stopper for any celebration or dessert table. The secret to its tender crumb lies in the combination of boiling water and cocoa powder, while a glossy ganache made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream takes it to the next level. Topped with chopped candy bars for a playful crunch and vibrant presentation, this cake promises a fun, chocolate-filled bite in every slice. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a treat-yourself dessert, this Chocolate Bar Cake is the ultimate indulgence that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 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 pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 bars chocolate bars (assorted, e.g., Snickers, KitKat, Reese's, etc.)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix.
Slowly stir in the cup of boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is expected.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not let it boil).
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly, until thick enough to spread.
Chop the assorted chocolate bars into small bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops with a serrated knife if necessary to make them flat.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of ganache on top. Sprinkle half of the chopped chocolate bars over the ganache.
Place the second cake layer on top. Spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake for a smooth finish.
Decorate the top of the cake with the remaining chopped chocolate bars, pressing them gently into the ganache.
Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set, then slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 322.6 g | 414% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.6 g | 688% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 661 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 5946 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 894.5 g | 325% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 90.1 g | 322% | |
| Total Sugars | 556.9 g | ||
| Protein | 108.4 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 763 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 50.3 mg | 279% | |
| Potassium | 4080 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
