Description
This Chocolate Drip Cake is a stunning, rich dessert featuring moist chocolate sponge layers, silky chocolate buttercream, and a glossy chocolate ganache drip. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you want a showstopping cake that’s as tasty as it is beautiful!
Ingredients
For the chocolate cake:
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1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) hot water or brewed coffee
For the chocolate buttercream:
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
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3 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar
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1/2 cup (45g) cocoa powder
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1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
For the chocolate drip:
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1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
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1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the cake: 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, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix until combined. Gradually add hot water or coffee; batter will be thin. Divide into pans and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa. Add vanilla, salt, and heavy cream; beat until fluffy and smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble cake: Level cake layers if needed. Fill and frost cake with chocolate buttercream. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
4️⃣ Make chocolate drip: Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate, let sit 2
Notes
Use warm coffee in the cake batter to enhance chocolate flavor.
✅ Chill the cake before adding the drip for best results.
✅ Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate shards, or berries for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American