Description
A decadent triple-layer chocolate cake that combines rich, moist layers with creamy chocolate frosting for an indulgent dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in hot water until the batter is thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix in melted chocolate until smooth.
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread frosting evenly. Repeat with the remaining layers. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute buttermilk with a mix of milk and lemon juice.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, triple layer cake, dessert, baking