Triple Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the Ultimate Triple Chocolate Cake—a rich, moist dessert with three layers of decadent chocolate cake, creamy ganache filling, and silky chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any chocolate lover's dream!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat & PreparePreheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
- Make the BatterIn a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Slowly add to the dry ingredients.Stir in hot water until smooth.
- Bake the CakeDivide batter evenly among the prepared pans.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.Let cakes cool completely.
- Prepare the GanacheHeat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Make the FrostingBeat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.Pour in heavy cream and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- Assemble the CakeSpread a layer of ganache between each cake layer.Frost the entire cake with chocolate frosting.Drizzle with extra ganache and decorate as desired.
- Chill & ServeLet the cake set for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!