Description

Get ready to bake a chocolate lover’s dream with this Triple Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert that delivers deep cocoa flavor in every bite. This easy recipe is perfect for birthday dessert tables, holiday baking, special occasions, and everyday food ideas when you want an easy dessert that feels bakery worthy. With a soft chocolate cake crumb, creamy chocolate frosting, and layers of bold chocolate flavor, this is one of those dessert ideas everyone remembers.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup hot coffee or hot water

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted

3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

4 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

4 to 6 tablespoons heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until the batter is smooth.

4. Stir in the melted semi-sweet chocolate.

5. Slowly pour in the hot coffee or hot water and mix until fully combined.

6. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

8. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

9. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

10. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.

11. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.

12. Beat until fluffy, adding heavy cream a little at a time until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting over the top.

14. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.

15. Slice and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter and more even baking.

Do not skip the hot coffee or hot water because it helps deepen the chocolate flavor and creates a moist crumb.

Let the cake cool completely before frosting so the layers stay neat and the frosting does not melt.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 590
Sugar: 49g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 82g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg