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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
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. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
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.
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.
To make the chocolate sauce, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil.
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.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of chocolate sauce on top.
Place the second cake layer on top, then pour the remaining chocolate sauce over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Let the sauce set for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake with chocolate sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.9 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.4 g | 482% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 583 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 5204 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 772.2 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.5 g | 280% | |
| Total Sugars | 485.2 g | ||
| Protein | 86.7 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 43.1 mg | 239% | |
| Potassium | 3467 mg | 74% | |
*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.
