Description
Chocoholics rejoice with this triple chocolate cake recipe that promises pure indulgence. Layers of rich chocolate, ganache, and chocolate frosting create a dessert so divine you’ll want to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) boiling water (or hot coffee)
Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare baking equipment by greasing three 8-inch round cake pans, lining bottoms with parchment paper, and heating oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate wet ingredients by adding eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix with electric mixer on medium speed until batter becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gradually introduce boiling water, stirring until the batter reaches a thin, consistent texture. Distribute mixture evenly across prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into cake center. Remove when toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare buttercream by beating butter until creamy, then gradually sifting powdered sugar and cocoa powder into the mixture.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt to buttercream, beating until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency if needed with additional cream or sugar.
- Assemble cake by placing first layer on serving plate, spreading buttercream between each layer and covering entire cake surface.
- Create ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming, then pouring over chocolate chips. Let sit briefly, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle ganache over cake, allowing it to cascade down sides for an elegant finish. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a deeper, richer chocolate flavor that enhances the overall taste.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter to intensify the chocolate notes without creating a coffee flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s soft texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg