If you’re a true chocolate lover, prepare to be amazed by this impossibly decadent triple chocolate cake! This showstopping dessert features three layers of moist, rich chocolate cake packed with intense chocolate flavor. It’s generously topped with a luscious chocolate ganache that drips seductively down the sides, then crowned with fluffy frosting and delicate chocolate shavings. Every bite is a pure chocolate indulgence that keeps you coming back for more — perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just when you need a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup hot coffee
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
10 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
2-3 tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
Chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
Prepare & Preheat
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, buttermilk, hot coffee, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.Make the Batter
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until smooth and combined. Do not overmix.Bake the Cakes
Divide batter evenly between the three pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.Prepare Ganache
Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then mix in butter until glossy. Let cool slightly.Make Frosting
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk and vanilla, and beat until fluffy and spreadable.Assemble Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting over the top. Repeat with the second layer. Top with the third layer, then pour ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Decorate with frosting swirls and chocolate shavings.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling & Assembly Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Baking Pro Tips
Use hot coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
Ensure cake layers are completely cool before frosting or ganache to avoid melting.
For extra richness, try using Dutch-process cocoa powder.
Chill the ganache if it’s too runny before pouring for a perfect drip effect.
This impossibly decadent triple chocolate cake is the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream—moist, rich layers combined with luscious ganache and fluffy frosting make it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration or indulgent treat. Whether it’s a birthday or just a cozy night in, this cake delivers pure chocolate happiness in every slice.