Decadent Triple Chocolate Layer Cake

📝 Ingredients:

For the chocolate cake layers:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)

For the chocolate ganache filling:

• 200g (7 oz) semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)

• 200ml (7 fl oz) heavy cream

For the chocolate buttercream frosting:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3½ cups (420g) powdered sugar

• ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (add more for smoother consistency)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the cake layers:

• Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

• Slowly add hot coffee and mix (batter will be thin).

• Pour evenly into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.

2. Prepare ganache filling:

• Heat cream until just boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

• Chill 15–20 minutes to thicken before spreading between layers.

3. Make chocolate buttercream:

• Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mix well.

• Add vanilla and cream. Beat until smooth and spreadable.4. Assemble the cake:

• Layer cakes with ganache between each layer.

• Frost the top and sides with chocolate buttercream.

• Decorate with chocolate curls or shavings (optional).

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