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A slice of chocolate crumb cake.

Triple Chocolate Crumb Cake

Katelyn Theofanis
Indulge in a trifecta of chocolate with this easy Triple Chocolate Crumb Cake recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, its rich chocolate base, chocolate crumb topping, and melty chocolate chips will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Cake

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon instant espresso or instant coffee granules
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process or natural, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup chocolate milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions
 

Chocolate Streusel

  • In a small bowl, stir together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture is crumbly. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and set the crumble aside.

Chocolate Cake

  • Grease and line an 8-inch baking pan (square or round) with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, espresso powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mix the eggs, chocolate milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Pour in the {cooled} melted butter and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Evenly disperse the chocolate crumb topping over the top of the cake.
  • Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a wire rack before eating it.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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