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A rich Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake with ganache dripping down the sides, topped with chocolate frosting swirls, chunks of chocolate bars, and chocolate crumbles.

Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake

Meryem
Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Overload Explosion Cake — a decadent dessert featuring moist chocolate layers, velvety ganache, and an array of rich toppings. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or satisfying intense chocolate cravings, this show-stopping cake is a chocoholic’s dream come true!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 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 boiling water

For the Ganache:

  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Toppings:

  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Chopped chocolate candy bars e.g., Snickers, Twix
  • Chocolate syrup optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake Layers:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
  • Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.

Make the Ganache:

  • Heat cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers.
  • Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Place one cake layer on a plate, spread ganache, and top with the second layer.
  • Pour remaining ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

Add Toppings:

  • Sprinkle chocolate chips, shavings, and chopped candy bars over the ganache. Drizzle chocolate syrup if desired.