Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules; 1 cup water; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix; 3 eggs; 2/3 cup sour cream; 1 cup mini chocolate chip; Frosting; 1 cup butter, room temperature; 1 1/3 cups milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled; 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; chocolate sprinkles (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 cup water
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
3 eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup mini chocolate chip
Frosting
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
chocolate sprinkles (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; coat 3 (9-inch) round pans with cooking spray.
2
Stir coffee granules into 1 cup water.
3
At low speed, beat cake mix, eggs, sour cream and coffee mixture until combined.
4
Increase speed to medium-high; beat 2 minutes.
5
Stir in mini chips.
6
Divide batter between pans.
7
Bake 20-22 minutes or until pick inserted into centers comes out clean.
8
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to racks; cool.
9
At medium-high speed, beat butter and melted chips until fluffy.
10
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, then milk; beat 2 minutes.
11
Place 1 cup frosting in pastry bag with large rosette tip.
12
Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup frosting.
13
Top with second cake layer; spread with 3/4 cup frosting.
14
Top with remaining layer; spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
15
Pipe rosettes around edge of cake.
16
If desired, sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.

1574

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, 1 cup water, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake

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