Name: Chocolate Crunch Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the cake:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee; For the crunch layer:; 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups crisped rice cereal (or crushed cookies/nuts); For the frosting or topping:; 2 cups chocolate ganache or chocolate buttercream; Optional garnish: shaved chocolate, extra cereal, crushed candy, chopped nuts

Description

Chocolate Crunch Cake is a rich and moist chocolate cake layered with a crisp, chocolatey crunch made from crisped rice or crushed cookies. Topped with creamy ganache or buttercream, it delivers a perfect balance of textures and deep chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
For the crunch layer:
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups crisped rice cereal (or crushed cookies/nuts)
For the frosting or topping:
2 cups chocolate ganache or chocolate buttercream
Optional garnish: shaved chocolate, extra cereal, crushed candy, chopped nuts

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Instructions

Bake the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in hot water or coffee. Divide batter evenly and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.

Make the crunch layer: Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Stir in crisped rice cereal (or cookies/nuts) until well coated. Spread over one cooled cake layer. Let set.
Assemble the cake: Place the second cake layer on top of the crunch layer. Frost the top and sides with ganache or buttercream. Garnish with desired toppings.

Notes

Let the crunch layer set before assembling to maintain texture.
Use brewed coffee in the batter for deeper chocolate flavor.
Store in a cool place to keep the crunch from softening.
Great make-ahead dessert—flavors improve overnight.
Crushed cookies like Oreos or wafers work great in the crunch layer.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 470
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg