Here’s a rich and decadent Triple Chocolate Cake recipe, featuring moist chocolate cake layers, creamy chocolate filling, and luscious ganache frosting. Perfect for celebrations or when you’re craving serious chocolate!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake (3 Layers)
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water)
For the Chocolate Filling (Milk Chocolate Ganache)
- 200g milk chocolate, chopped
- 100ml heavy cream
For the Chocolate Frosting (Dark Chocolate Ganache)
- 250g dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g unsalted butter (optional, for gloss)
Instructions
1. Make the Cake Layers
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add hot coffee and mix until combined (batter will be thin).
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 28–32 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Make Milk Chocolate Filling
- Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped milk chocolate.
- Let sit 1–2 mins, then stir until smooth.
- Chill slightly until spreadable consistency is reached.
3. Make Dark Chocolate Frosting
- Heat cream and pour over chopped dark chocolate.
- Add butter and stir until melted and smooth.
- Let cool until it thickens slightly for frosting.
4. Assemble
- Place first cake layer on a plate.
- Spread a layer of milk chocolate ganache filling.
- Repeat with second layer, then top with third cake layer.
- Cover entire cake with dark chocolate ganache frosting.
- Optional: drizzle with extra ganache, top with chocolate shavings, truffles, or cocoa nibs.