Triple Chocolate Layer Cake

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

3/4 cup butter room temperature

3/4 cup sugar

4 eggs

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 oz semi-sweet chocolate melted

Chocolate Frosting

2 cups heavy whipping cream

13 oz semi-sweet chocolate Chocolate shavings to decorate

Instructions

Chocolate Cake

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8 inch springform with parchment paper or lightly grease with baking spray. Set aside

Beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the buttermilk.

Stir in the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder.

In the end add the melted chocolate to the cake batter and pour it into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Leave to cool slightly before removing from the pan and completely before cutting the layers.

Chocolate Frosting

In a small sauce pan add the heavy cream and bring to a boil.

Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from the heat.

Cover and let chill 1 hour at room temperature and about 4 hours in the fridge until set and firm.

Whisk the mixture until light and fluffy. You you want it creamier, just whisk for a minute. If you'd like more of a whipped chocolate frosting, whisk until soft peaks form.

Using 2/3 of the chocolate frosting sandwich the cake layers. I had three layers but you can go with just two or even four if you prefer.

With the remaining chocolate frosting cover the sides and the top of the cake.

Decorate with chocolate shavings. Optional.

Let the cake rest for few hours, or better overnight, before slicing it.

Serve at room temperature