Erupting Volcano Cake
Unleash your inner pastry scientist with this show-stopping Erupting Volcano Cake! Perfect for birthdays, themed parties, or any celebration requiring a dramatic flair, this irresistible chocolate cake is as fun to make as it is to eat. Crafted with a rich cocoa batter and capped with molten "lava" made from melted candy and red-tinted frosting, this cake truly lives up to its name. The dome-shaped design is carved to create a “crater,” and for an awe-inspiring touch, a small piece of dry ice can be added to simulate an erupting volcano with fog-like steam. Simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and eggs come together for a moist, tender cake, while the artistic candy lava topping takes center stage. Gather the family, ignite some imaginations, and let this edible masterpiece turn any gathering into a thrill-filled adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup ready-made chocolate frosting
- 3 drops red food coloring gel
- 6 ounces candy lava (red and orange candy melts)
- 1 small chunk dry ice (optional for dramatic effect)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a dome-shaped bundt cake pan or similar oven-safe bowl to create a 'volcano' effect.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Stir the boiling water into the batter. It should now be thin and pourable.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
Once cooled, position the cake on a large serving platter. Carefully carve out a well in the center of the cake to create room for the 'eruption' effect. Save the cake scraps for snacking or another recipe.
Heat the candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted. Pour the melted candy into the carved-out center of the cake to create a 'lava' pool.
Mix the chocolate frosting with a few drops of red food coloring gel until it resembles molten lava. Drizzle it down the sides of the cake to mimic lava flows.
For added drama, place a small piece of dry ice in a heat-proof cup into the center well (optional). Add a splash of warm water to create fog-like steam just before serving.
Slice and serve your erupting volcano cake immediately for maximum effect!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.7 g | 316% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.7 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 4153 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 844.0 g | 307% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.0 g | 279% | |
| Total Sugars | 532.8 g | ||
| Protein | 90.7 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 736 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 45.6 mg | 253% | |
| Potassium | 3831 mg | 82% | |
*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.
