Description
This Triple Chocolate Cake is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers, featuring three layers of chocolate goodness: a moist cake, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a rich dark chocolate ganache topping. Whether for a special occasion or a chocolate craving, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 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 ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, then divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Once the cakes have cooled, spread ganache over the top of one cake layer, then top with the second layer. Spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake.
- Let the ganache set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, substitute milk chocolate chips and use milk chocolate in the ganache.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- This cake can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a mocha flavor, add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee or espresso powder.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
