Description
A rich chocolate cake with a crunchy topping, perfect for parties or sweet treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate crunch topping (crushed chocolate cookies or chocolate cereal)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg. Stir in vanilla.
- Add the dry mix in parts, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing just until no flour is visible.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool fully.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream with chopped dark chocolate on low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- For the cream cheese whipped cream, beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then fold in whipped cream.
- Once the cake is cool, slice for layers. Spread cream cheese mix on one layer, drizzle with ganache, and add the next layer, repeating until finished.
- Spread whipped cream and ganache on top, then add chocolate crunch just before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow butter and cream cheese to come to room temperature before mixing. Add the crunch topping right before serving to maintain its crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American