Triple Chocolate Delight
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream: a moist chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate ganache and topped with a decadent dark chocolate drizzle. This dessert is a rich and velvety delight that will satisfy even the most insatiable sweet tooth!
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- ¼ cup hot water
- Dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water.
- 3.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.
- 4.
Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat, add the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Stir until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate ganache until thickened.
- 5.
To make the chocolate drizzle, whisk powdered sugar, instant coffee granules, and hot water until well combined. Set aside.
- 6.
Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of chilled ganache on top. Place the second cake layer on top and coat the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
- 7.
Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings over the top for an extra touch of elegance.
