Ultimate Triple Chocolate Berry Layer Cake

This Ultimate Triple Chocolate Berry Layer Cake is a rich and elegant dessert made with moist chocolate cake layers, silky chocolate frosting, and a glossy chocolate ganache finish. Fresh strawberries and raspberries add a bright, fruity contrast that makes every bite irresistible.

🥣 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water

For the Chocolate Frosting

1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For the Ganache

½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped

For Decoration

Fresh strawberries
Fresh raspberries
Chocolate shavings or curls

👨‍🍳 Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Stir in the hot coffee (the batter will be thin).
Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually. Mix in cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
Place one cake layer on a plate and spread a thick layer of frosting. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
For the ganache, heat the cream until steaming and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly and drizzle over the cake.
Decorate with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and chocolate shavings. Chill for 20 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Calories

~520 per slice

Servings

10 slices

💡 Chef’s Tip

For an even richer flavor, replace the hot water with strong brewed coffee. The coffee enhances the chocolate taste without making the cake taste like coffee. Chill the cake for 30 minutes before serving for cleaner slices and a more luxurious texture.