Triple Chocolate Layer Cake

Whisk together all of the dry ingredients for the chocolate cake layers.

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In a large bowl or jug, whisk together all of the wet ingredients.

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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and combine everything until smooth.

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Pour the cake batter into 3 8-inch baking pans and bake!

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Make the filling. Heat the heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolate.

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Whisk until smooth then let cool to room temperature. Use a mixer to beat until fluffy.

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Make the frosting. Melt the chocolate and let cool.

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Beat the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth.

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Beat in cocoa powder, then pour in the melted chocolate and sour cream. Beat until spreadable.

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Assemble the cake! Fill the cake with the whipped ganache and cover with chocolate frosting.

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