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✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Loaded with three layers of deep chocolate flavor.
✔️ Incredibly moist, thanks to buttermilk and hot coffee.
✔️ Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just indulging your sweet tooth!

🕒 Quick Recipe Info

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes (+ cooling time)
• Servings: 10-12 slices
• Calories: ~480 per slice

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
• Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients:

• Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mix.
• Beat until smooth and well combined.

4️⃣ Add Hot Coffee:

• Slowly pour in hot coffee while mixing. The batter will be thin—this ensures a moist cake.

5️⃣ Bake:

• Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
• Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:

• Beat butter until creamy.
• Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing on low speed.
• Pour in heavy cream and vanilla, then beat until light and fluffy.

7️⃣ Assemble & Serve:

• Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting evenly.
• Repeat with the second and third layers.
• Cover the entire cake with frosting.
• Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

🌟 Pro Tips & Variations

💡 Extra Moist Cake: Use sour cream instead of buttermilk for an even richer texture.
🔥 Intense Chocolate Flavor: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to enhance the chocolate depth.
🍫 Make It a Drip Cake: Melt ½ cup dark chocolate with ¼ cup heavy cream and drizzle over the top.

❓ FAQs – Common Questions

💬 Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
– Yes, but for the best texture, replace 1 cup milk with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.

💬 How do I store leftovers?
– Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

📢 Final Thoughts – Enjoy & Share!

“Tried this Triple Chocolate Layer Cake? Let me know in the comments and share your photos on social media!”