CRUMB-TOPPED CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Sharon Anderson of Lyons, Illinois has a favorite cake, and it's a winner; in fact, it's very sweet and chocolaty, and is definitely a special dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/3 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to two greased 9-in. round baking pans., Combine the graham cracker crumbs, walnuts and remaining chocolate chips and butter. Break into small pieces; sprinkle evenly over batter., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread cream between layers and over sides of cake, leaving the crumb top exposed. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Paswan Boy
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This chocolate cake is a keeper! It was a hit with my family and friends.


Md Adnan
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This cake was a bit too chocolatey for my taste. I would have preferred a more balanced flavor.


Roshika Pradhan
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


Md Salammod
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I've never been a fan of crumb-topped cakes, but this one changed my mind. The crumb topping was perfectly crunchy and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Alfred Asante
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.


Tashnatoya Scott
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Thomas Allen
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect.


Ezeja Emmanuel
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as moist as I would have liked.


Boda Boda
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Yobanie Lopez
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Zekhethelo Zwane
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always comes out perfect.


Asia Huang
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This chocolate cake was a real winner! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb-to-chocolate ratio. The frosting was rich and creamy, and the crumb topping added a nice crunchy texture.