“My mother-in-law’s jaw just about hit the floor when I told her the base of this cake.”

Are you ready to uncover the tantalizing secret hidden within the depths of chocolatey goodness? Dive into the world of deep dark secret chocolate cake, where every bite is a journey to pure bliss. In this guide, we’ll reveal the steps to crafting this delectable dessert that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

For the Ganache:

Instructions:

Preparing the Cake:

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mixing Magic: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil’s Food Cake Mix, instant chocolate pudding, eggs, brewed coffee, sour cream, oil, and dark rum. Mix until smooth and well combined.
3. Chocolatey Infusion: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cooling Off: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Making the Ganache:

1. Chocolate Meltdown: In a heatproof bowl, place the chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
2. Creamy Fusion: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
3. Stirring Elegance: Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy.
4. Final Touch: Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the cooled cake. Spread the ganache evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.
5. Setting Stage: Let the ganache set for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.