The Best Triple Chocolate Crumb Cake Recipe (2024)

Indulge in a trifecta of chocolate with this easyTripleChocolate Crumb Cakerecipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, its rich chocolate base, chocolatecrumb topping, and meltychocolate chipswill satisfy your sweet cravings.

If you are achocolate lover, you will adore the multiple elements of chocolate in thischocolate coffee cake recipe: moist chocolate cake, chocolatecrumb topping, andchocolate chips. Classic crumb cake is revamped with all things chocolate for this delicious cake recipe.

Melted butterand a full cup of chocolate milk keep this cake moist and rich. Dark cocoa powder provides the cake andstreusel toppingwith a bold chocolate taste, whilechocolate chipsin the cake and the topping stay soft and melty, making each bite delectably addicting.

Bursting with heavenly chocolate notes and a tantalizingly crunchycrumb topping, this indulgent treat will make your breakfast, brunch, or dessert unforgettable. This simple yet irresistible cake recipe is a must-try for everyone. Enjoy a slice of cake warmed or atroom temperaturewith a cup ofhot coffeeor a glass of cold milk.

Indulge yourself today! You will love thispumpkin crumb cake,too; it is loaded withcinnamon streuseland cream cheese filling.

Chocolate Crumb Cake Recipe

The beauty of crumb cake is that it can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Thismoist chocolate cake recipehas three chocolate elements, creating a trifecta ofchocolate flavor.

• Rich Chocolate Cake- Moist, tender cake boasts an intense chocolate taste thanks to a full cup of chocolate milk and a healthy portion of dark cocoa powder in thecake batter. The cake is richly flavored, making it achocolate lover's dream.
• Chocolate Streusel- The chocolatestreusel toppingturns an ordinary chocolate cake into something special. Soft but crunchycrumb toppingmade with dark cocoa, sugar, flour, andmelted buttercoats thetop of the cake. There is delicious, buttery chocolate streusel in every bite.
• Chocolate Chips- The third and final chocolate element of this ultimate chocolate coffee cake comes in the form ofchocolate chips. You will need both regular-sized and miniaturechocolate chipsfor this cake recipe. Semi-sweetchocolate chipsblend into thecake batter, while minichocolate chipsmarry with the chocolate crumble.

Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour
• Granulated Sugar- Use this sugar in the cake and thecrumb topping.
• LightBrown Sugar(packed) - For thecrumb topping.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder(sifted) - Use Dutch-process or natural. I used adouble dark cocoa powder blend, which kept the cake dark in color and provided a rich chocolate taste.
• InstantEspresso Powder- Or instant coffee granules.
• Baking Powder and Soda
• Salt
• Large Eggs(room temperature)
• Unsalted Butter(melted and cooled) - Butter provides fat and moisture, creating a flavorful, tender cake. While butter promotes the best taste, swap it for canola orvegetable oilif desired.
• Chocolate Milk- Make your own by mixing three tablespoons of both cocoa powder andpowdered sugarinto one cup of milk until incorporated. Forbest results, sift the powder and sugar before integrating them with the milk.
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Semi-SweetChocolate Chips(or chunks)
• Mini Semi-SweetChocolate Chips

See therecipe cardfor the ingredient quantities.

Instructions

1. Grease and line an 8-inch baking pan (square or round) withparchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Make the chocolate streusel (including the minichocolate chips).
3. Whisk thedry ingredientstogether in alarge bowl.
4. Whisk the chocolate milk, vanilla extract, and eggs together. Add thewet ingredientsto thedry ingredientsand mix until just incorporated. Pour in the {cooled}melted butterand mix until combined. Fold in thechocolate chipsor chunks.
5. Pour thecake batterinto theprepared pan. Evenly disperse the chocolatecrumb toppingover thetop of the cake.
6. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let thecake coolon awire rackbefore eating it.

Variations

• Chocolate Glaze- For an even more indulgent chocolate experience, finish this chocolate coffee cake with a drizzle of chocolate glaze. To make chocolate glaze, combine a ¼ cup of cocoa powder and three tablespoons of water in a small saucepan over low heat until the mixture thickens. Remove it from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually stir in 1 cup ofpowdered sugaruntil a glaze forms. Use it immediately.
• Sea Salt- Sprinkle the finished cake with a pinch of flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty flavor profile.
• Caramel- Drizzle slices withhomemade caramel sauce.

Suggested Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Electric Mixer-Stand MixerorHandheld Mixer
• 8-inch SquareorRound Baking Pan
• Rubber Spatula

Storage

Store chocolate coffee cake in anairtight containeror well-wrapped inplastic wrapatroom temperaturefor up to 4 days or up to one week in the refrigerator.

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• Banana Pound Cake Loaf
• Pumpkin Crumb Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
• Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
• Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Cinnamon Bundt Cake

Expert Tips

1. Grease and line the cake pan to prevent sticking.
2. Spoon and level thedry ingredientsfor accurate measuring.
3. Once thewet ingredientshave been added, mix thecake batteronly until combined.
4. Reserve some of the minichocolate chips(from thecrumb topping) to sprinkle over the cake before baking it.
5. Bake the cake in apreheated ovenfor even baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

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