TRIPLE CHOCOLATE DELIGHT
A fitting finale for any special occasion, this fudgy cake has three luscious layers for chocolate lovers to sink their forks into.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , In a heavy saucepan, stir candy bars and remaining butter over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in buttermilk. , Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk mixture to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in nuts. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, lightly grease the sides of a large saucepan with 1 tablespoon of butter; set remaining butter aside. Combine sugar and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow creme, chips and remaining butter. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool to 110°. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 935 calories, Fat 40g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 139g carbohydrate (110g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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Matthew T
matthew19@gmail.comThis cake looks amazing!
Tegan Lewis
lewis-t@hotmail.frI can't wait to try this recipe!
Parvez Mosharraf
m_parvez@hotmail.comThis cake is perfect for chocolate lovers!
Tiffany Campbell
c_tiffany@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this cake was delicious and I would definitely make it again.
Faith Ngei
fngei@aol.comThis cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Ritchie Valenzuela
valenzuela100@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of chocolate, but I loved this cake! The ganache and frosting were not too sweet and the cake itself was moist and fluffy.
Zahid Nisar
z24@hotmail.comThis cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that will impress your guests.
sudeep tamang
s_tamang@hotmail.comI used dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet and it turned out great! The cake was still moist and fluffy, but the chocolate flavor was more intense.
Dominique Poggenpoel
dominique.poggenpoel26@yahoo.comThe ganache and frosting were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious.
Eddalys A. Franqui Rivera
a-eddalys43@gmail.comThis cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for Christmas dinner and everyone raved about it.
Ayesha Rao
ayesha_rao85@aol.comI'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
GioFTO
giofto@hotmail.co.ukI made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the chocolatey goodness and the moist texture.
Anu Nagarkoti
a-n@hotmail.comThis triple chocolate delight was a real treat! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache and frosting were rich and decadent. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.