Best Triple Chocolate Cake Recipe (Moist and Rich Chocolate Layers)
This Triple Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor using three types of chocolate cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays or celebrations, it’s easy to make and delivers bakery-style results at home. Includes step-by-step instructions, storage tips, and pro baking notes.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup dark cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup cooking oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot water or coffee
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 9-inch pans.
- Whisk flour, sugars, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix in oil and melted butter.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Slowly mix in buttermilk.
- Add hot water/coffee and mix until smooth.
- Divide batter into pans. Bake 22–25 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to racks.
- For frosting: Beat butter, add cocoa, sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Frost cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Keep covered for 1–2 days.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Freezer: Wrap unfrosted layers tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before frosting and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute hot water with strong brewed coffee for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing.
- Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate for the best taste.
- Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.