Description

A show-stopping chocolate masterpiece that layers moist cocoa cake, rich chocolate buttercream, silky ganache, and heaps of Nestlé chocolate chunks. This indulgent dessert is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you simply want to impress a crowd with the ultimate chocolate overload.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 cup buttermilk

½ cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup hot water (or hot brewed coffee)

For the Chocolate Buttercream:

1 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature

4 ½ cups powdered sugar

¾ cup cocoa powder

¼ cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

For the Ganache Drip:

¾ cup heavy cream

6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

For the Topping:

Assorted Nestlé chocolate bars, chopped

Chocolate curls or mini chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Combine wet ingredients: Beat eggs, then mix with buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
Blend and pour: Add wet to dry mixture. Slowly add hot water or coffee. Mix until smooth. Divide into pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Make buttercream: Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa gradually. Mix in cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth.
Assemble: Level cakes. Layer with buttercream. Apply a crumb coat and chill. Finish with a smooth buttercream layer.
Make ganache: Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
Add ganache drip: Spoon or pipe along cake edges, then fill the top.
Decorate: Top with chopped Nestlé bars and chocolate curls. Chill to set, then bring to room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert