Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Submitted by Poppy

"The Chocolate Lover's Dream!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 package devil's food cake mix
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1⁄2 cup cream
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled)
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons strong coffee
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

directions

1. CAKE: In a large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, coffee powder, eggs, water, sour cream and oil.
2. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Spread in two 9-inch round cake pans, greased and floured, dividing evenly.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
5. Cool 10 minutes in pans on a wire rack, then remove layers and cool completely.
6. FILLING: Beat 1/2 cup butter, confectioner's sugar, cream, and unsweetend chocolate together on medium speed until light and fluffy.
7. Add more confectiner's sugar or cream to make a soft, creamy spreading consistency.
8. ASSEMBLY: Place 1 cake layer top-side down on a serving plate.
9. Spread with a generous amount of filling.
10. Place second cake layer on top.
11. Spread remaining filling on sides of cake, leaving top unfrosted.
12. Chill 30 minutes.
13. GLAZE: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt semi-sweet chocolate and coffee, stirring until smooth.
14. Remove from heat.
15. Gradually add 3 tbsp butter, stirring until smooth.
16. Spread over top of cake, letting it drip down sides.
17. Chill to set chocolate glaze.