Prepare to embark on a decadent chocolate journey that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! This isn't just another chocolate cake - it's a mind-blowing, triple chocolate extravaganza that combines rich, moist chocolate layers with an irresistible crispy bark topping that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving the most luxurious chocolate experience imaginable, this cake is guaranteed to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup crispy chocolate bark
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk the dry ingredients until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs until frothy. Add 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup of boiling water to the batter. Mix on low speed until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Fold in 1 cup of dark chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup of milk chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the crispy bark topping. Break the 1 cup of crispy chocolate bark into small pieces and set aside.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting of your choice (chocolate or vanilla works well) over the top of the first layer.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the frosted first layer. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with more frosting.
- Sprinkle the broken pieces of crispy chocolate bark generously over the top of the frosted cake, pressing them gently into the frosting to ensure they stick.
- For an extra touch, drizzle some melted chocolate over the top of the cake and allow it to set before serving.
- Slice the cake and serve it at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious triple chocolate cake with crispy bark topping!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smoother, more evenly mixed batter.
- When adding boiling water, mix slowly to prevent scrambling the eggs.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to a tough, dense cake.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the most intense chocolate flavor.
- Check your cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For extra moisture, you can brush each cake layer with simple syrup before frosting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For best flavor and texture, let the cake sit for a few hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate bark for unique variations of this showstopping dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg
