Clares Worlds Very Best Triple Chocolate Cake Recipes

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
• Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or you can use a whisk) mix the oil, eggs, and vanilla together on medium-high speed until combined. Add the buttermilk and mix until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, add the hot water/coffee, and whisk or beat on low speed until the batter is completely combined. Batter is thin.
• Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Note: Even if they're completely done, the cooled cakes may *slightly* sink in the center. Cocoa powder is simply not as structurally strong as all-purpose flour and can't hold up to all the moisture necessary to make a moist tasting chocolate cake. It's normal!)
• Remove the cakes from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
• With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tablespoons heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat for 1 full minute. Do not over-whip. Add 1/4 cup more confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder if frosting is too thin or 1-2 more Tablespoons of cream if frosting is too thick. (I usually add 1 more.) Taste. Add another pinch of salt if desired.
• If cooled cakes are domed on top, use a large serrated knife to slice a thin layer off the tops to create a flat surface. This is called "leveling" the cakes. Discard or crumble over finished cake. Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and spread remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I always use an icing spatula and bench scraper for the frosting. Garnish with chocolate chips, if desired.
• Refrigerate cake for at least 30-60 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting.
• Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Grease and line a large cake tin (round or square) with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Combine the plain and milk chocolate and butter in a pan, and melt over a low flame, beating until smooth and well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla.
• Whisk the egg mixture into the cooled chocolate mixture.
• Then add the chopped white chocolate, flour and salt.
• Pour the entire mixture into the prepared tin. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is crisp and pale, and the center is almost set. The baking time will be much longer if you use a smaller pan.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 10-inch bundt pan and dust with cocoa.
• Place all cake ingredients except the chocolate chips and almonds in a large bowl and beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Mix in the chocolate chips and alomnds and pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the cake tests done (you may need more time in your oven--I've needed as long as 75 min.). Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
• Mix all glaze ingredients in small bowl. Let stand at room temperature until.
• ready to glaze cake.
• Place warm cake on a serving dish and drizzle with glaze.
• A sprinkle of powdered sugar on the top may be another option--or you can go for broke with chocolate frosting!

CLARE'S WORLD'S VERY BEST TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a very large bowl stir together cake mix and pudding mix.
• Mix in sour cream, melted butter, eggs and almond extract, beat until well blended.
• Continue to beat for 4 minutes on medium speed, then blend in chocolate chips.
• Prepare a large bundt pan by greasing all the sides and then dusting with flour.
• Pour cake mixture into the pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or whenever a cake tester comes out clean.
• Baking times can vary with this recipe for some reason, so do keep an eye on it!

MINI MICROWAVE TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Stir together the whipped topping and half of the chocolate syrup and then place mixture in the freezer to firm up while you prep the rest of your dessert.
• In a very small microwave safe dish (like a ramekin), combine cake mix and yogurt and stir until smooth. Microwave for 1 minute and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Once the cake has cooled spoon chocolate topping mix over the top.
• Finally drizzle the remaining chocolate syrup on top and Enjoy.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE

Steps:

• Butter 2 8" cake pans or muffin pans, etc, and coat evenly with cocoa powder (I began using my new silicone pans with this recipe and did not need to pre-treat my pans with butter or cocoa).
• In large bowl mix together well first 8 ingredients with a wire whisk.
• Add eggs, chocolate milk, hot fudge topping, butter and vanilla; beat on medium for 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together hot water and instant espresso, stirring well to dissolve.
• Add espresso carefully to cake mix and beat until mixed well, batter will seem thin.
• Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
• Bake in pre-heated oven at 350º for about 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean; it's a dense cake and won't rise as high as you might expect.
• Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
• Frost or dust with powdered sugar as desired.