TRIPLE-LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Crunchy pecans and coconut fill each layer of this tempting cake spread with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Big slices are guaranteed to make eyes light up! -Abigail Rider, East Point, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut and pecans., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 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, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790 calories, Fat 42g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

prakash Tiwari
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This cake was a huge success at my party. Everyone loved it and I couldn't believe how easy it was to make.


A2k gaming
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.


Moumjid Bouchra
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


tauheed ozair
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I'm not usually a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so delicious and my family loved it.


Anthony Baca
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


Seven Sins YT
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe and I highly recommend it.


Adeel Chachar
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Nhlanhla Ntshingila
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit. The kids loved it and I got rave reviews from the adults. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mongo Mary
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This cake is a chocoholic's dream! It's so rich and chocolatey, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Muahmmad Muahmmad
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This cake is absolutely divine! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It's the perfect cake for any special occasion.


Kamugelo Fortune
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is now my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Aqib Mirza
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This cake was a huge success at my party. Everyone loved it and I couldn't believe how easy it was to make.


Ham Za
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.


Narayan Buddha
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Jikait Yingying
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I'm not usually a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so delicious and my family loved it.


Rana asgar
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


pramila devi
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my party and I will definitely be making it again.


Anas Abdulhamid
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got rave reviews. I highly recommend this recipe.


Captain Salman
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This cake was absolutely delicious! It was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.