A Triple Chocolate Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any chocolate lover. Here’s a recipe that includes three layers of chocolate: cocoa in the cake, melted chocolate in the ganache, and chocolate frosting.
Triple Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup whole milk (more if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz melted dark or semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Then slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract and let the ganache cool to room temperature.
- Make the Chocolate Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then beat together. Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract, then mix until combined. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the cooled chocolate ganache on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the chocolate frosting.
- Decorate: You can drizzle some extra ganache over the top or add chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh fruit for decoration.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this rich, triple chocolate cake!
This cake is an absolute treat for any chocolate lover, with its moist layers and indulgent chocolatey goodness.