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Ultimate Chocolate Drip Cake

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This Ultimate Chocolate Drip Cake is a show-stopping dessert made with rich, moist chocolate sponge layers, fluffy whipped cream filling, glossy chocolate ganache, and an irresistible assortment of chocolate toppings. It’s indulgent, customizable, and perfect for celebrations.

  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 12–14 servings

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Sponge:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
  • Whipped Cream Filling:
  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • Toppings:
  • Assorted chopped chocolates (KitKat, Oreos, brownies)
  • Extra whipped cream (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee or water (batter will be thin). Divide between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Make the Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly to thicken for dripping.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread whipped cream over it. Add the second cake layer and lightly frost the top with more whipped cream if desired. Chill the cake.
  5. Add the Ganache: Pour cooled ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Chill briefly to set.
  6. Decorate: Pipe swirls of whipped cream and top with assorted chopped chocolates and cookies.

Notes

  • Add espresso powder to the batter for deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Stabilize whipped cream with mascarpone or cream cheese if serving in warm weather.
  • Swap whipped cream for chocolate mousse or buttercream for variation.
  • Layer with raspberry or cherry jam for a fruity twist.
  • Use hot water instead of coffee if needed.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

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