Jul 14 2026
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Triple Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Stubborn Mule
Time2h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate Decorations

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix 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. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache Preparation

  1. 6

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

  2. 7

    Melt the Chocolate

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 8

    Cool the Ganache

    Let the ganache cool at room temperature until it thickens but is still pourable.

Chocolate Frosting Preparation

  1. 9

    Cream the Butter

    In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy using an electric mixer.

  2. 10

    Add Cocoa and Sugar

    Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.

  3. 11

    Add Milk and Vanilla

    Add the milk and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Assembly

  1. 12

    Layer the Cakes

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache over the top, followed by a layer of chocolate frosting.

  2. 13

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with ganache and frosting.

  3. 14

    Decorate

    Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the cake for decoration.

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