Name: Death by Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 c. granulated sugar; 1 c. packed brown sugar; 2 1/4 c. Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 3 tsp. baking soda; 3 tsp. baking powder; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 1/2 c. melted butter; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 1/2 c. strong black coffee; 2 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract; 3 c. butter, softened; 7 1/2 c. powdered sugar; 2 1/4 c. cocoa powder; 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract; Pinch of kosher salt; 3/4 c. heavy cream (plus more if necessary); 4 c. semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line three 8” round cake pans with parchment and grease with cooking spray.

Step 2Make cake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla. Gradually whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.

Step 3Divide batter evenly among the cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely on wire racks before removing from pans.

Step 4Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat in heavy cream (adding more by the tablespoon until consistency is creamy but can hold peaks).

Step 5Frost cake between layers, and then cover the entire cake with frosting. Using your hands, cover the entire cake with 3 cups chocolate chips, using more if needed.

Step 6In the microwave, melt remaining 1 cup chocolate chips, then drizzle melted chocolate over cake and serve.