This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they're easier to work with when frozen. -Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda. Beat in mayonnaise, coffee and vanilla. Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in cooled mixture. Stir in chocolate chips., For ganache, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Beat ganache just until soft peaks form, 15-30 seconds (do not overbeat)., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with ganache. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate, cream and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring twice. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over cake, allowing some to flow over sides. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 970 calories, Fat 65g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Rabia Zaheer
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. The ganache was a hit, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Tammy Liston
[email protected]This cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The ganache was rich and flavorful, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Naledi Toute
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The ganache is so rich and decadent, and the cake is moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Abuhuraira Bhi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The ganache was smooth and creamy, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Rutendo Chikomborero
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The chocolate ganache was the perfect topping for the moist and fluffy cake.
fahad Deeqsi
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The ganache was rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
David Derosa
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. The ganache was a hit, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Cyndy Amaka
[email protected]This cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The ganache was rich and flavorful, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Teodor Stefanovic
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The ganache is so rich and decadent, and the cake is moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Tu Tu
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The ganache was smooth and creamy, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
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[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The chocolate ganache was the perfect topping for the moist and fluffy cake.
Ahmed Zakaria
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The ganache was rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Shah Rajiya
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. The ganache was a hit, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
rahid ahmed
[email protected]This cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The ganache was rich and flavorful, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Shakil Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The ganache is so rich and decadent, and the cake is moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Carol Nyandoya
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The ganache was smooth and creamy, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Khyali Wazir
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The chocolate ganache was the perfect topping for the moist and fluffy cake.
Md Babol
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The ganache was rich and decadent, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.