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Ultimate Triple Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake

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This Ultimate Triple Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake features moist, coffee-enhanced chocolate layers filled with rich fudge and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special celebration, this decadent dessert delivers deep chocolate flavor in every luxurious bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • three 8-inch round cake pans
  • parchment paper
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • small saucepan
  • offset spatula
  • wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in sour cream, then carefully mix in hot brewed coffee until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until fully cooled.
  • Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just steaming.
  • Pour over chocolate chips and butter. Let sit 2 minutes.
  • Stir until thick, smooth, and glossy. Cool until spreadable.
  • Heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling.
  • Pour over chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir gently until smooth and shiny. Cool until slightly thickened but still pourable.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of fudge filling.
  • Add the second layer and repeat with more fudge filling.
  • Top with the final layer.
  • Pour ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  • Use an offset spatula to create elegant swirls.
  • Let cake set at room temperature for 30–45 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps. Pour coffee slowly into the batter to prevent curdling. Cool cakes completely before adding ganache. For cleaner slices, chill the cake for 15 minutes after the ganache sets. Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt if needed. Decaf coffee works perfectly.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 550IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Keyword birthday chocolate cake, chocolate fudge cake, chocolate ganache cake, triple layer chocolate cake
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