Big Fat Chocolate Cake! Recipe

Name: Big Fat Chocolate Cake!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake mix; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup baking cocoa; 2 cups boiling water; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; FILLING; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; frosting; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cake mix
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup baking cocoa
2 cups boiling water
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
frosting
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
Cake mix.
2
in a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar, adding eggs one at a time and mixing well after each addition.
3
beat in vanilla extract.
4
whisk cocoa and boiling water until smooth.
5
in seperate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
6
add dry ingredients and cocoa mixture alternately and beat until smooth.
7
pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. bake at 350 for 25-30 minute until a toothpick comes out clean. cool for 10 minute remove from pans to wire racks.
8
filling.
9
in a mixing bowl, beat cream powderd sugar and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form.
10
chill until firm.
11
frosting.
12
in a sauce pan, melt chips and butter over medium heat; stir in cream.
13
remove from heat; stir in powderd sugar.
14
chill for at least 1 hour or until completely cooled.
15
beat on high to achieve fluffy, spreadable consistancy.
16
to put it all together, spread half the filling over one cake layer; top with second layer and remaining filling.
17
top with third layer; frost top and sides of cake.
18
chill for 2 hours before cutting.

3720

kcal

Calories

271

Fat

314

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake mix, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Big Fat Chocolate Cake! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Big Fat Chocolate Cake!

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