TRIPLE CHOCOLATE DELIGHT

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A fitting finale for any special occasion, this fudgy cake has three luscious layers for chocolate lovers to sink their forks into.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
5 Milky Way candy bar (2.05 ounces each)
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, divided
2-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , In a heavy saucepan, stir candy bars and remaining butter over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in buttermilk. , Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk mixture to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in nuts. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, lightly grease the sides of a large saucepan with 1 tablespoon of butter; set remaining butter aside. Combine sugar and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow creme, chips and remaining butter. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool to 110°. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 935 calories, Fat 40g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 139g carbohydrate (110g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.