Description
A delicious dessert combining rich chocolate cake with a smooth, fluffy mousse, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy cream, divided
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
- 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for ganache)
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls (for garnish)
- Fresh berries (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- For the cake, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Mix in the granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then gradually add hot water while mixing.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the mousse, melt the chopped chocolate.
- In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream carefully.
- Refrigerate the mousse for 30 minutes to set.
- For the optional ganache, heat the heavy cream until it simmers, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Once the cakes are cool, cut each layer in half to create four layers.
- Assemble by layering mousse between each cake layer and topping the final layer with more mousse.
- Drizzle the ganache on top and garnish with chocolate curls and fresh berries if desired.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for better incorporation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, mousse, birthday cake, special occasion