Description
A rich and decadent triple chocolate fudge cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Layers of moist chocolate cake with creamy chocolate frosting and chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 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 boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin.
- Pour into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
- For ganache, heat cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- For frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add cocoa and milk as needed.
- Assemble cake with frosting between layers. Pour ganache over the top.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Let ganache cool slightly before pouring.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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