Description
This Decadent Triple Chocolate Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers, featuring moist chocolate cake layers, rich chocolate buttercream, and a silky chocolate ganache topping. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or indulgent treats, this triple chocolate cake is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- For the Chocolate Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–3½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz melted dark chocolate, cooled
- For the Ganache Topping:
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
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Stir in hot water or coffee, then fold in melted chocolate chips.
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Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
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To make the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and melted chocolate. Beat until fluffy.
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Frost the cake layers with buttercream, stacking them evenly.
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For the ganache, heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
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Pour ganache over the frosted cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Notes
- Add espresso powder for enhanced chocolate depth.
- Use chocolate cream cheese frosting for a tangy alternative.
- Make as cupcakes for individual servings.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or truffles for a luxe finish.
- Freeze leftover slices for up to 2 months.
