Beyond Slices: 5 Genius Desserts You Can Make with Chocolate Cake

Don’t settle for a plain slice when you can transform a chocolate cake into five outrageously delicious creations. Whether you’ve got leftovers or just want to level up, these desserts will make you rethink how cake is meant to be eaten. Buckle up your apron, because we’re about to dive into five outrageously delicious ways to make some unique chocolate cake desserts.

1. Chocolate Cake Trifle with a Twist

A chocolate cake trifle is essentially a dessert lasagna where layers of broken-up cake, whipped cream, and fruit come together in glorious harmony. The magic lies in the combination of textures - soft, fluffy, and juicy - all in one bite.

What you need:

• 200 gm leftover chocolate cake, cubed
• 250 ml heavy cream, whipped
• 150 gm fresh strawberries, sliced
• 100 gm chocolate shavings (for garnish)
• 100 ml chocolate sauce

How to make it:

• Layer the cubed Chocolate Sponge Cake at the bottom of your serving dish.
• Drizzle with chocolate sauce to make it extra indulgent. It will make the sponge cake more moist.
• Then add a generous layer of whipped cream. Chop some fresh strawberries and scatter them over the layer of whipped cream.
• Repeat the layering process, finishing with whipped cream on top.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings and maybe a sprig of mint if you’re feeling sophisticated.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. It’s like a fancy dessert but without the stress!

2. Chocolate Cake Pops

These delightful bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, or sneaky snackers. Try these tiny chocolate snacks with a glass of decadent Oreo shake.

What you need:

• 300 gm chocolate cake, crumbled
• 50 ml milk
• 100 gm Bournville dark chocolate (melted)
• Sprinkles or crushed nuts (optional)

How to make it:

• Crumble your chocolate sponge cake into a bowl and slowly add the milk, just enough to bind the crumbs together. Mix the milk and chocolate cake crumbs together to form a dough.
• From the dough, make ball-sized portions. Set them aside. To make it firm, you can keep them in the fridge.
• Now melt the dark chocolate by using a double boiler method or using the microwave oven.
• Now, dip each ball into the melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles or crushed nuts. Place them on parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Voilà! You now have cake, but portable and even cuter.

3. Chocolate Cake Tiramisu

What if the classic Italian tiramisu decided to swap ladyfingers for chocolate cake? The result is a luxurious, caffeinated masterpiece that will make your taste buds sing opera.

What you need:

• 250 gm chocolate cake, sliced
• 150 ml strong brewed espresso (cooled)
• 200 gm mascarpone cheese
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 50 gm sugar
• 20 gm Cadbury cocoa powder

How to make it:

• In a bowl, whip the mascarpone, heavy cream, and sugar until they become smooth and thick.
• Dip the chocolate cake slices into the espresso (but don’t let them get too soggy)
• Layer the coffee-soaked chocolate cake slices at the bottom of the dish.
• Over that, spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the cake and dust it with cocoa powder.
• Repeat the layers, ending with mascarpone and a final generous dusting of cocoa.
• Chill the tiramisu in the fridge for two hours before serving.

4. Chocolate Cake Sundae

If you're the type who thinks regular sundaes are just a tad too boring, chocolate cake sundae is your calling. This is one indulgent treat among the other chocolate cake desserts like a Cadbury chocolate cake.

What you need:

• 150 gm chocolate cake, cubed
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 150g)
• 50 ml hot fudge sauce
• 50 ml caramel sauce
• 100 ml whipped cream
• Crushed nuts or sprinkles (optional)

How to make it:

• Scoop some ice cream into a bowl, sprinkle the cubed chocolate cake on top, and drizzle with hot fudge and caramel sauce.
• Add a mountain of whipped cream on top and throw on some sprinkles or crushed nuts for good measure.
• You’ve just turned your chocolate cake into a carnival for your mouth. Serve immediately and enjoy the sugar rush.

When it comes to making unique desserts with the basic chocolate sponge cake, you can be very creative. Cut them into slices or make a crumble of chocolate cakes to mix and match with other ingredients. Your creative ideas will give birth to new and unique chocolate cake desserts that you can enjoy with everyone.