Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this ultimate Too Much Chocolate Cake, delivering pure indulgence in every rich, moist slice. Sinful layers of deep cocoa flavor promise a heavenly dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Chocolate Additions:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure even ingredient distribution.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredient mixture and crack eggs directly into the space, then pour in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until a smooth, consistent batter forms with no visible flour streaks.
- Gradually pour hot water into the batter, stirring gently to incorporate and create a silky, liquid-like consistency.
- Fold chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and melted dark chocolate into the batter, ensuring even dispersion throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup across the top of the batter in a decorative pattern for added visual appeal and intense chocolate flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top for a final decadent touch.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving, which helps the texture set and enhances the rich chocolate flavor.
Notes
- Adjust chocolate intensity by experimenting with different cocoa percentages to match personal taste preferences.
- Swap vegetable oil with Greek yogurt or applesauce for a lighter, lower-fat version of the cake.
- Ensure ingredients are room temperature to create a smoother, more consistent batter that blends seamlessly.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for deeper, more complex flavor notes that elevate the overall dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg