Description
Triple-Chocolate Holiday Layer Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that elevates any gathering. With layers of velvety chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and pockets of molten chocolate chips, this cake is perfect for creating cherished memories with family and friends. Its stunning presentation will leave everyone in awe, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and parchment-lined 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients; fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and fold in whipped cream to make frosting.
- Assemble by layering cakes with frosting in between; frost the top and sides as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg