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Triple Chocolate Cake Recipe

Triple Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Triple Chocolate Cake. Moist and rich, this cake features a blend of three types of chocolate for an unforgettable dessert experience.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Chocolate Mix-Ins:

  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
  5. Fold in Chocolate: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chunks, and milk chocolate chips.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Frost: Let the cakes cool, then frost and layer as desired.

Notes

  • This cake pairs well with chocolate ganache or whipped chocolate buttercream.
  • For a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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