Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of our Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake, a stunning dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with an elegant presentation. This cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special celebration. Featuring moist layers of chocolate cake and luscious dark and white chocolate mousses, each slice delivers a symphony of textures and tastes. Topped with a silky milk chocolate ganache, this cake is a must-try for all chocolate lovers looking to impress their guests or simply treat themselves.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 4.5 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine wet and dry mixtures; stir in hot water.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the mousses: Heat 1 cup of cream with vanilla until steaming. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; temper with hot cream. Divide custard into two bowls; stir in melted dark and white chocolates respectively.
- Whip remaining cream to stiff peaks; fold into each mousse mixture.
- Assemble by layering one cake round with dark mousse and then white mousse on top; chill for at least 30 minutes before adding the second layer of cake.
- Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Top the chilled cake with ganache and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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