Chocolate Crunch Cake

Steps12

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   Step 1. Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Step 2. Whisk the wet ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt, sour cream, and canola oil.

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   Step 3. Add the dry ingredients

   Add in the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and baking soda, then whisk to combine.

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   Step 4. Add the espresso

   In a cup, stir the espresso powder into the hot water. Pour the espresso into the cake batter and whisk gently until just combined.

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   Step 5. Bake the cake

   33 min

   Pour the batter into an 8”x11” pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.

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   Step 6. Cool and cut layers

   When cooled, remove the cake from the pan, and cut into three layers.

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   Step 7. Make the frosting

   With a hand mixer, whip the softened butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder until light and fluffy.

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   Step 8. Frost between layers

   Spread half of the frosting between each layer of cake, leaving the top without frosting.

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   Step 9. Melt the chocolate

   In a microwave safe bowl, fully melt the milk and dark chocolate in 20 second intervals to prevent overheating and seizing.

   Milk chocolate
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    Step 10. Coat the cornflakes

    Add in the cornflakes and stir to completely coat the flakes.

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    Step 11. Top the cake

    Pour the mixture on top of the cake and press slightly.

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    Step 12. Serve and store leftovers

    Serve while the chocolate is still melty, then store leftovers in an air-tight container at room temperature for no more than 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 6 days.