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🍰 Ingredients 🍰
For the Chocolate Overload Decorations:
- Chocolate shavings
- Chocolate curls
- Brownie bites
- Chocolate truffles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate candies (M&M’s, Hershey’s Kisses, etc.)
For the Chocolate Ganache Drip:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Mousse Filling:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
🕛 Prep Time: 30 minutes | ⏲️ Bake Time: 25-30 minutes | 👩🏻🍳 Total Time: 3 hours
📝 Directions: 📝
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Prepare the chocolate cake batter and divide evenly between the pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely in pans before assembling.
- Make the Chocolate Mousse Filling:
- Heat ½ cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute and whisk until smooth.
- Whip 2 cups heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Make the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- Beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with heavy cream, and beat until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the mousse filling over the layer, then top with the second cake layer. Frost the entire cake with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
- Create the Ganache Drip:
- Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream and pouring it over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Stir until smooth and slightly cooled. Drizzle the ganache over the top of the cake and let it drip down the sides.
- Decorate with Chocolate Overload:
- Arrange an assortment of chocolate decorations, such as chocolate shavings, curls, brownie bites, truffles, and mini chocolate chips, on top and around the cake.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours until set. Slice and enjoy your Chocolate Overload Supreme Cake!
Enjoy the ultimate chocolate experience! 🍫🎂
