Description
Indulge in this heavenly chocolate cake layered with rich and creamy silky mousse, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Then carefully stir in the hot coffee (the batter will be thin).
- Divide the batter between the two pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla together. Let it cool slightly.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the melted chocolate until you have a smooth mousse.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of chocolate mousse over the top. Add the second cake layer and spread more mousse over the top and sides. Chill for 1-2 hours to set.
- Slice and enjoy the ultimate chocolate mousse cake experience!
Notes
Best served chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mousse cake, dessert recipe