Decadent Triple Chocolate Cake
Indulge in layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate ganache, and velvety chocolate frosting. This triple chocolate treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth cravings.
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot water
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- 4.
Gradually add in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix in hot water until just combined.
- 5.
Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6.
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7.
In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Let ganache cool to room temperature.
- 8.
In a bowl, beat powdered sugar into ganache until fluffy and spreadable.
- 9.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread ganache on top. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost top and sides of the cake with remaining ganache.
- 10.
Enjoy this triple chocolate delight!
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