“Too Much Chocolate Cake” typically refers to a decadent chocolate cake that is incredibly rich, moist, and often loaded with chocolate in various forms—chocolate cake layers, chocolate ganache or frosting, and sometimes chocolate chips or shavings for added texture and flavor. It’s a dessert that’s perfect for chocolate lovers who can’t get enough of their favorite indulgence!

Here’s a recipe for a decadent “Too Much Chocolate Cake”:

Ingredients:

• For the cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
• For the chocolate ganache:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add eggs, buttermilk, hot water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined and smooth.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove from the oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
   • Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
   • Stir gently until the chocolate is melted and the ganache is smooth and shiny.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache over the top.
   • Place the second cake layer on top. Spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake.
   • Let the ganache set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your decadent “Too Much Chocolate Cake”!