Description
Get ready for the kind of dessert that makes every chocolate lover light up at the table. This Triple Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, fluffy, and layered with deep cocoa flavor from start to finish. It is an easy recipe that feels bakery-worthy, making it perfect for birthday cake ideas, holiday desserts, special occasion baking, or anytime you want impressive food ideas that still feel doable at home. With tender chocolate cake layers, a creamy chocolate filling, and a smooth chocolate frosting, this is the sort of easy dessert recipe that works for party desserts, family celebrations, and make-ahead sweet treats.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
4. Slowly pour in the hot coffee and stir until the batter is smooth.
5. Fold in 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
9. To make the filling and frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
10. Add the melted semi-sweet chocolate, remaining 1/2 cup cocoa powder, powdered sugar, heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mix until fluffy and smooth.
11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread about 1 cup of the chocolate mixture over the top as the filling.
12. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with the remaining chocolate frosting.
13. Finish with 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips on top.
14. Chill the cake for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing for the cleanest layers.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs, buttermilk, and butter so the batter and frosting blend smoothly without curdling or lumps.
Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting, otherwise the filling will soften too much and the layers may slide.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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