Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Triple Chocolate Cake. Moist and rich chocolate cake layers are sandwiched together with a luscious chocolate frosting, creating a dessert that is sure to impress at any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake:
1¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, 1½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened), ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3½ cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup heavy cream (plus more as needed), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup dark chocolate chips (melted and slightly cooled)
Optional Garnish:
chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until the batter is thin and smooth.
- Finish Batter: Fold in chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cakes, then frost with prepared chocolate frosting. Stack the cakes to create layers and garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chips if desired.
Notes
- For even richer flavor, use coffee instead of boiling water.
- Cakes can be made a day ahead and stored tightly wrapped before frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
