TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
Categories Cake Chocolate Dairy Dessert Bake Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of and with parchment paper. Stir buttermilk, espresso power and vanilla in small bowl until powder dissolves.
- Sift sugar and next 5 ingredients into large bowl. Add eggs and butter; beat until mixture is thick and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add buttermilk mixture; beat until light and fluffy,about 1 1/2 minutes linger. Divide batter among pans.
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 5 minutes. Turn cake out onto racks. Peel off parchment; cool completely.
- Make fillings and frosting:
- Place white chocolate and milk chocolate in separate medium bowls. Bring 1 cup cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Pour 3 tablespoons hot cream into white chocolate and 3 tablespoons hot cream into milk chocolate. Add bittersweet chocolate to remaining cream in saucepan; stir until smooth. Stir white chocolate and milk chocolate fillings until smooth; chill until cold but not firm, about 15 minutes. Set aside bittersweet chocolate frosting.
- Place 1 cake layer on platter. Using handheld mixer, beat white chocolate filling until slightly stiff. Spread over cake layer. Top with second cake layer. Add remaining 1 tablespoon cream to milk chocolate filling and beat until smooth. Spread over second cake layer. Top with third cake layer. Chill cake until bittersweet chocolate frosting is firm enough to spread, about 30 minutes.
- Stir frosting until smooth. Spread very thin layer over top and sides of cake to smooth surface and anchor crumbs. Chill 30 minutes. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and chill.)
- Garnish cake with chocolate shavings, if desired,and serve.
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Jamadah Lj
[email protected]5 stars! This cake is amazing!
James Rollins
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate. It's a delicious and impressive dessert.
Luyanda Mbuyazi
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. It's a real treat!
Lizz Moraa
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake with no problems. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.
nenja boss
[email protected]This cake is a bit challenging to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your friends and family.
Jamal Jackson
[email protected]This cake is absolutely stunning! It's the perfect centerpiece for any party or gathering. The chocolate layers are moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's a real showstopper!
Nela S
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Greg Paez
[email protected]This cake is the epitome of chocolate decadence. It's rich, moist, and full of chocolate flavor. The frosting is also incredibly smooth and creamy. Overall, this cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Ali Sher
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe next time.
Shaamir Meer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I have to admit that this one was pretty good. The cake layers were moist and the frosting was creamy and rich.
Barsha Giri
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I was very impressed with the results.
Lisa Manghum
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever eaten. I will definitely be making it again.
Mughal YT
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting if you prefer a less sweet cake.
Roshni Kumari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the ganache and frosting were smooth and creamy. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort.
Banaras Jarral
[email protected]This triple chocolate layer cake was an absolute delight! The combination of the moist chocolate cake layers, rich chocolate ganache, and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting was simply divine. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion, and