Ultimate Triple-Chocolate Decadence Cake

Triple-Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Overview

Indulge in the decadence of our Triple-Chocolate Layer Cake, a dessert that combines the richness of white, milk, and bittersweet chocolates in every luscious bite. Perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with a homemade treat that’s both elegant and irresistible.

Recipe Details

• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Yield: 1 Triple Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup cake flour
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup white chocolate, chopped
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

1. Preparation:

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   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Butter three 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Making the Cake Batter:

   • In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until the powder dissolves completely.
   • In a large bowl, sift together sugar, cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
   • Add eggs and butter to the dry ingredients, beating until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 1 1/2 minutes.
   • Pour in the buttermilk mixture and beat until the batter becomes light and fluffy, around 1 1/2 minutes more.

3. Baking the Cakes:

   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool in the pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then remove them from the pans, peel off the parchment paper, and allow them to cool completely on the racks.

4. Preparing Fillings and Frosting:

   • Place the chopped white chocolate and milk chocolate in separate medium-sized bowls.
   • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of cream to a boil.
   • Pour 3 tablespoons of the hot cream into each bowl of white and milk chocolates. Stir until smooth.
   • Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate to the remaining hot cream in the saucepan, stirring until melted and smooth.
   • Chill the white chocolate and milk chocolate fillings until cold but not firm, approximately 15 minutes.

5. Assembling the Cake:

   • Place one cake layer on a serving platter.
   • Using a handheld mixer, beat the white chocolate filling until it becomes slightly stiff. Spread it evenly over the first cake layer.
   • Top with the second cake layer.
   • Add 1 tablespoon of cream to the milk chocolate filling and beat until smooth. Spread it over the second cake layer.
   • Finish by placing the third cake layer on top.

6. Frosting the Cake:

   • Chill the assembled cake for about 30 minutes until the bittersweet chocolate frosting is firm enough to spread.
   • Stir the bittersweet chocolate frosting until smooth. Spread a very thin layer over the top and sides of the cake to create a crumb coat.
   • Chill the cake for another 30 minutes.
   • Finally, spread the remaining bittersweet chocolate frosting decoratively over the entire cake.

7. Final Touches:

   • For a stunning presentation, garnish the cake with chocolate shavings just before serving.
   • This cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Simply bring it to room temperature before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 593.6
• Total Fat: 34.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 20.4g
• Cholesterol: 159mg
• Sodium: 277.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 65.8g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Sugars: 48.1g
• Protein: 7.8g

Tips for Success:

• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.
• Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
• Be patient with the chilling times to achieve the right consistency for each layer of frosting.

Conclusion

Our Triple-Chocolate Layer Cake is a masterpiece of flavors and textures, perfect for any special occasion where you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to something truly extraordinary. With its layers of moist cake and luxurious chocolate fillings and frosting, this recipe promises to be a showstopper on your dessert table. Enjoy the process of creating this culinary delight and savor every decadent slice!