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Death by Chocolate Cake – 70-Minute Recipe

A towering three‑layer chocolate cake packed with rich cocoa, coffee‑infused batter, and a silky chocolate‑chip frosting. Perfect for feeding a crowd of chocolate lovers.

Recipe by Lena Abraham· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Death by Chocolate Cake – 70-Minute Recipe

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

45 min

Servings

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1 hr 10 min estimated total time for 12 servings.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

Cake Batter

  • 4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 3 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cup strong black coffee
  • 2 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

  • 3 cup butter
  • 7 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (351°F). Line three 8‑inch round cake pans with parchment paper and spray the sides with cooking spray.
  2. 2
    Whisk together all dry ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of kosher salt) in a large bowl.
  3. 3
    In another bowl whisk melted butter, lightly beaten eggs, strong black coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. 4
    Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth.
  5. 5
    Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. 6
    Cool the cakes completely on wire racks before removing them from the pans.
  7. 7
    While the cakes cool, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl with a hand mixer.
  8. 8
    Add heavy cream (0.75 cup, plus more if needed) and beat until the frosting is creamy and holds soft peaks.
  9. 9
    Frost the cake: spread a layer of frosting between each cooled layer, then cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  10. 10
    Press 3 cups of semisweet chocolate chips onto the frosting, adding more if desired.
  11. 11
    Melt the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring until smooth, and drizzle over the top of the cake.
  12. 12
    Allow the chocolate drizzle to set briefly, then slice and serve.

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Cool Completely Before Frosting

Allow the cake layers to cool fully on wire racks before removing them from the pans and applying frosting.

Prep Pans with Parchment and Spray

Line each 8‑inch round pan with parchment and spray the sides with cooking spray before pouring batter.

Cream Butter First

Beat softened butter until creamy before adding powdered sugar and cocoa.

Adjust Cream for Desired Consistency

Add extra heavy cream by the tablespoon if the frosting needs more softness before reaching soft peaks.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to make Death by Chocolate Cake?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in total: 25 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Death by Chocolate Cake recipe make?
This recipe makes 12 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Death by Chocolate Cake recipe come from?
It was shared by Lena Abraham on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.
How many calories are in Death by Chocolate Cake?
Roughly 1769 Calories, based on the nutrition details captured with this recipe. Treat it as an estimate.