Devil's Food Cake with Triple Chocolate Frosting
This Devil's Food Cake is incredibly moist and rich with deep cocoa flavor, topped with a luxurious Triple Chocolate Frosting. It's the ultimate decadent dessert for true chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk Room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee Boiling water can be substituted
- 1 cup unsalted butter Softened, for frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar Sifted, for frosting
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Sifted, for frosting
- 1/3 cup heavy cream For frosting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For frosting
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate Melted and cooled, for frosting
Notes
Storage: Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture. Make-Ahead: Cake layers can be baked, cooled completely, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before frosting. Variation: For an even richer flavor, add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to the cake batter before baking.