Decadent mini Triple Chocolate Layer Cakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate cake with chocolate cream filling and chocolate ganache!
I made these Triple Chocolate Layer Cakes with my new KitchenAid Mixer from Best Buy Small Appliances #UltimateShowroom as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars by Crowdtap. All opinions are 100% mine.
Is anyone else having trouble getting back into the swing of things? Ever since my kids got out of school for the holidays, things have been going non-stop! Even though I haven’t been posting daily, I have been baking and I am delighted to tell you that I got a new KitchenAid Artisan Mixer from Best Buy this Christmas.
The first thing I made with my new small appliance was frosting for candy houses. We had 19 people making candy houses and it was so much fun. I’ve got to admit that my homemade frosting was way better than the store-bought frosting. The second time I used my new KitchenAid mixer was to make some delicious Triple Chocolate Layer Cakes. I think they would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Kitchen Aid Mixer
Here is my beautiful new mixer and I can already tell that we are going to be BFFs. I ordered it in Caviar because not only it is black but it has these silvery speckles in the paint that I love (you can see it in the photo below). When trying to decide which one to get, I debated getting the KitchenAid Professional Mixer from Best Buy but after reading lots of reviews and opinions, I decided on the artisan mixer.
My main reasons were that I want the mixer to fit under my cabinets and the tilt-head style is what I am used to. It has 10 speeds, a 5-quart mixing bowl, a 325-watt motor, 3 beater attachments, and a pouring shield. The small appliance works so well! It mixed the cake batter and whipped the cream smoothly, even at high speeds.
Chocolate Cakes
To make these Triple Chocolate Layer Cakes, I started by making a chocolate cake in a jelly roll pan. I used the coated flat beater to combine the cake mix, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and chocolate chips. Â Then, I washed the bowl and used it to make whipped cream using the wire whip. I put the whipped cream into another bowl and stored it in the fridge.
Chocolate Cream Filling
To make the chocolate cream filling, I washed the wire whip and the bowl a second time (I think I need to buy a second bowl). Then, I mixed together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, vanilla, and heavy cream using the wire whip. I gently folded the whipped cream into the chocolate cream filling.
After the cake cooled, I used a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter to cut out 20 small cakes. I spooned chocolate cream filling onto half of the mini chocolate cakes and then topped them with the other half of the cakes.
Chocolate Ganache
To make the chocolate ganache, I brought heavy cream to a boil and poured it over semi-sweet chocolate chips. I let them sit for three minutes and then stirred them until smooth. Spoon the chocolate ganache over the tops of the cakes, spreading it so that it spills down the sides.
White Chocolate Circles
To make the white chocolate circles for the tops of the cakes, melt vanilla CandiQuik (or white chocolate chips) and pour it onto a silicone mat. Spread into a thin rectangle. Melt chocolate chips and shortening and drizzle over white chocolate.Â
Allow the white chocolate to firm up a bit and cut into circles using a small biscuit cutter before the white chocolate completely hardens. Â Place a Hershey’s Kiss on each cake and prop a white chocolate circle against each Kiss.
Triple Chocolate Layer Cakes
Decadent mini Triple Chocolate Layer cakes are perfect for Valentine's Day. Chocolate cake with chocolate cream filling and chocolate ganache!
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Cream Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Ganach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cake Toppers
- 8 ounces vanilla CandiQuik or white chocolate
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon shortening
- 10 Hershey's Kisses
Instructions
Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350˚FMix chocolate cake mix, buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Line a jelly roll pan with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Pour cake batter into the pan and bake at 350˚F for 11-14 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then, turn it onto a wire rack and peel off the silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into twenty 2 1/2 inch circles using a biscuit cutter.
Whipped Cream
- Cool mixing bowl and wire whip in fridge or freezer for 15 minutes.
- Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Store in the fridge.
Chocolate Cream Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese and softened butter with wire whip on medium speed.
- Add cocoa, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla.
- Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream filling by hand.
Chocolate Ganache
- Bring heavy cream to a boil and pour over chocolate chips.
- Allow the mixture to sit for about three minutes and then stir until smooth.
Cake Toppers
- Melt vanilla CandiQuik and pour onto a silicone mat. Spread into a thin rectangle.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening and drizzle over white chocolate.
- Allow the white chocolate to firm up a bit and cut into circles using a cookie cutter before the white chocolate completely hardens.
Assembly
- Spoon chocolate cream filling onto half of the mini chocolate cakes.
- Top with the other half of the mini chocolate cakes.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache on the top of each cake.
- Place a Hershey's Kiss on each cake and prop a white chocolate cake topper against each Kiss.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1 cakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 915Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 563mgCarbohydrates: 98gFiber: 4gSugar: 74gProtein: 10g
Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
These are just gorgeous! I love that extra bit of chocolate on top!
Michelle says
Great looking recipe!
I would like to know which size jelly roll you used to make this specific size recipe?
I saw on internet there are two standard size jelly roll pans.
Thank you for a reply!
(*_*)
Chelle
Tonia says
Thanks! My jelly roll pan measures 16x12x1.
Chrysa says
These look delicious! I can’t wait to make them once I get all the ingredients, but I have a quick question. For the chocolate cake, do you follow the recipe on the box and then add in the ingredients you listed? Or do you ignore the recipe on the box and just use the mix with the ingredients you said?
Tonia says
Thanks Chrysa! Yes, I ignored the recipe on the box and used the ingredients listed (buttermilk, melted butter, eggs and chocolate chips) instead. I wanted the cakes to be denser in texture and in flavor. Happy baking!
~Tonia
Kristen Duke says
Okay these look so tasty and almost too pretty eat!
cindy bornmann says
My girls want this for dessert tonight!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
These look AMAZING, Tonia!! 🙂 Delicious AND pretty!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
These are seriously gorgeous!!!!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I thought I was getting back into the swing of things, but now my kids have had an extra 2 days off of school (yours too?) Agghhhh! Oh well….soon enough 🙂 These cakes look awesome, Tonia. Pretty sure you’ve found your swing 🙂
Tonia says
Oh no! I’m still feeling in limbo and impatiently waiting for a day alone where I can get work done!
Kentucky Lady 717 says
These look so good…..I saved the recipe to make later….great pictures too…..
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
These look awesome. Perfect for the chocolate lover in me! Pinned.
Tonia says
Thanks Melanie!
nibbles by nic says
This looks heavenly!!! I can’t wait to try it out (Adore chocolate cake!!)….thanks for sharing such a delicious nibble!!!! Warmest, Nic
Tonia says
So do I! How can people choose white cake over chocolate? Thanks Nic!
katie says
These chocolate layer cakes look heavenly! I’ve had my KitchenAid stand mixer for almost 6 years and use it daily… I can’t live without it!
Tonia says
I hear you! I had the classic KitchenAid mixer for about 6 years too before getting this new one. Thanks Katie!
Diana says
This looks delicious!! I would love to make this for a special event. Under the picture you stated that you used a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter to cut out 20 small cakes, but in the body of the recipe you cut into ten 2 1/2 inch circles using a biscuit cutter. Would you please let me know which it is so that I can plan accordingly? Thank you!
Tonia says
Hi Diana,
It is 20 small cakes. Sorry about that. The number of cakes you will be able to cut out will, of course, depend on the size of the pan you have. Happy Baking!
~Tonia
Dina says
they look amazing!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
I am DROOLING here! Sitting and drooling 🙂
Tonia says
LOL! Thanks Lyuba!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
What delicious looking cakes! These will be perfect for Valentine’s Day 🙂
Tonia says
Thanks Megan! Valentine’s Day is perfect. These would be time consuming to make for a crowd.
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says
Oh man, that looks so good. I got a new KitchenAid mixer for Christmas too. I just had surgery on my mouth yesterday but I think this will go on my list of what to make when I can eat good stuff again! YUM!
Tonia says
Oh no! Sorry about the mouth surgery. I’ve had that done before and it isn’t fun.
Leslie says
What a great recipe! I also got a new Artisan Kitchen Aid in Empire Red. It is the best machine! I can’t wait to make this recipe with it. I see you want the Cuisinart Griddler. I have one. It is so versatile. I cook chicken, steaks, grilled vegetables and so much more on it. If you make paninis wrap the sandwich in foil sprayed with Pam before cooking. The outside gets nice and crunchy and no mess to clean up! I really enjoy reading your columns!
Tonia says
Sounds amazing! Now I want one even more. Thanks Leslie!