Dive into the rich layers of this Decadent Triple Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake, featuring a moist dark chocolate cake base, a silky chocolate cream cheese layer, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. This masterpiece is specially crafted for those who can't get enough of chocolate, offering an intensely flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth experience with every single bite.
Why This Cake Will Be Your New Favorite
This cake is a chocolate aficionado's paradise, balancing three types of chocolate indulgence in one dessert. It's not just a cake; it's an experience, offering a gooey, creamy texture combined with the deep, luxurious taste of dark chocolate. Each layer complements the next, creating a symphony of chocolate that's impossible to resist.
Perfect Occasions for Triple Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
Ideal for celebrations, chocolate-themed parties, or as a grand finale to a cozy dinner, this cake promises to be the highlight of any event. It's also the perfect comfort food for those days when only chocolate will do, offering solace in its rich layers of goodness.
Decoration Tips
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or chocolate curls for an elegant touch.
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the ganache enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a sophisticated finish.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance the intense chocolate flavors.
Ingredients:
- For the Gooey Chocolate Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup buttermilk, room temperature
- ¼ cup hot coffee
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the Gooey Chocolate Layer:
- Blend cream cheese until smooth. Mix in egg and egg yolk. Gradually sift in powdered sugar and cocoa, mixing until combined.
- Bake the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with grease and parchment.
- Whisk dry ingredients. Cream sugar and butter, then mix in eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mix, then stir in hot coffee.
- Pour batter into the pan, top with the chocolate layer, and bake for 38-42 minutes. Cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- Pour steaming heavy cream over chopped chocolate, let sit, then mix. Cool until thick but pourable.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Remove cake from pan, top with ganache, and add chocolate shavings and flaky sea salt.
Enjoy this luxurious Triple Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake at room temperature for the fullest expression of chocolate bliss!