Triple Chocolate Cake

Why you'll love it

This is a rich and indulgent cake that is perfect for the chocolate lover in your life. Fudge filling, rich chocolate cake and a rich chocolate buttercream

Ingredients

Granulated white sugar All-purpose flour Unsweetened cocoa powder Baking powder Baking soda Salt Eggs Instant coffee powder Cuban espresso coffee Coffee liqueur of choice Buttermilk Butter Pure vanilla paste Dark chocolate chips Confectioners sugar Sweetened condensed milk Semi sweet chocolate chips

Baking your cake layers

In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, coffee, liqueur, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla paste. Once combined, mix in the dry ingredients slowly. Divide the batter into 3 separate cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 22 minutes

Making your fudge filling

in a microwave safe bowl, add your chocolate chips and melt them in the microwave until fully melted then add in your condensed milk and espresso and whisk til combine. Allow to cool (about 30 min) and set aside.

Make your chocolate buttercream

Temper your chocolate over medium heat. When the chocolate is completely melted, remove from heat and set aside. In a large sized bowl using your hand mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Then, add the sugar and beat until it is light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and espresso. Slowly add the melted chocolate and beat on low speed until incorporated. Once mixed completely, crank up the speed on the mixer til the frosting is smooth.

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