Description
A rich and decadent triple chocolate layer cake with moist layers and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in a double boiler. Stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add cooled chocolate mixture and beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between each tier. Frost the top and sides.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, triple chocolate, layer cake, dessert, baking