Description
This Choco Crunch Cake is going viral for a reason. Soft chocolate-soaked cake, a rich and creamy filling, silky ganache, and a crispy chocolate crunch on top make every bite irresistible. It is the kind of dessert that disappears fast, so you might want to make extra.
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- Chocolate cake mix (or storebought chocolate cake)
- Chocolate milk (for soaking the cake)
Cream Layer
- Dream Whip (or substitute: heavy whipping cream + powdered sugar)
- Cream cheese, softened
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Heavy whipping cream
Crunchy Chocolate Layer
- Crispy rice cereal (Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Melted chocolate (semisweet or milk chocolate)
Chocolate Ganache
- Heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layer
Bake chocolate cake as per instructions or use a storebought cake. Once cool, slice and layer in a 9×9-inch glass dish. Pour chocolate milk over the cake. - Make the Cream Layer
Whip Dream Whip (or heavy cream + powdered sugar) with softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream until smooth. Spread over the soaked cake. - Make the Chocolate Ganache
Heat heavy cream until warm and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. - Make the Crunchy Chocolate Layer
Mix melted chocolate with crispy rice cereal and cocoa powder until well coated. - Assemble & Chill
Pour chocolate ganache over the cream layer, then top with the crunchy chocolate mixture. Press gently and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Don’t Skip the Soak: Pouring chocolate milk over the cake keeps it moist without making it soggy. Let it absorb for a few minutes before adding the cream layer.
- Chill for the Perfect Texture: Refrigerating for at least an hour helps the layers set, making the cake easier to slice and enhancing the flavors.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Since chocolate is the star here, opt for good-quality chocolate chips and cocoa powder for a rich, deep flavor.
- Crispy Topping Hack: If you want extra crunch, toast the crispy rice cereal in a dry pan for a minute before mixing it with melted chocolate.
- Make Ahead Friendly: This cake gets even better overnight, so feel free to prepare it a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Customize the Layers: Swap Cocoa Krispies for regular Rice Krispies if you want a milder chocolate flavor or mix in crushed nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~410 kcal
- Sugar: ~35g
- Sodium: ~49 mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9 g
- Carbohydrates: ~49g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~70 mg