Description
Triple Chocolate Fudge Butter Cake is an ultra-decadent dessert featuring a rich chocolate butter cake base, a luscious fudgy center, and layers of melted chocolate for the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter and gently swirl.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center remains slightly fudgy.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should remain soft and fudgy.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing for cleaner portions.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American