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Delicious triple chocolate cake topped with chocolate frosting and shavings

Triple Chocolate Cake

Creamy, rich, and utterly indulgent, this Triple Chocolate Cake is the chocolate lover’s dream come true. Layers of moist chocolate cake, pockets of melty chips, and a glossy dark chocolate ganache make it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cake, Chocolate, Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake Pans
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Ganache

  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped for ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth.
  • Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin, but that’s okay!
  • Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra melty goodness.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes before stirring until smooth.
  • Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread chocolate ganache on top before adding the second layer. Pour more ganache over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Slice, serve, and watch everyone smile with delight!

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and milk for a tender crumb. Don’t worry about the thin batter; it keeps the cake moist. For extra shine on the ganache, use good-quality dark chocolate.