Triple Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Chocolate Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Layers
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 5
Bake the Layers
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Layers
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Frosting
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Assembly and Decoration
- 9
Layer the Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second layer.
- 10
Frost the Top and Sides
Place the third cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- 11
Decorate
Decorate the top of the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh berries as desired.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious Triple Layer Chocolate Cake!