Introduction:
This decadent triple chocolate cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. With layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate ganache, and a smooth chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is sure to impress any dessert enthusiast. Perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat for yourself, this recipe is a must-try for all chocoholics out there.
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, make the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream until steaming, then pouring it over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, cream the butter in a mixing bowl, then gradually add the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading a layer of ganache on top, then adding another cake layer, more ganache, and the final cake layer.
- Frost the cake with the chocolate buttercream and decorate as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 450 || Carbohydrates: 60g || Protein: 5g || Fat: 22g || Saturated Fat: 11g || Cholesterol: 65mg || Sodium: 380mg || Fiber: 3g || Sugar: 45g