Description
This rich and decadent cake features three layers of chocolate mousse and a moist chocolate cake base, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) boiling water
- 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz (115g) milk chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz (115g) white chocolate, chopped
- Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the dark chocolate mousse, melt the dark chocolate and let it cool slightly. Whip cold heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold in melted dark chocolate.
- Repeat with milk chocolate and whipped cream for the milk chocolate mousse layer.
- Repeat with white chocolate for the white chocolate mousse layer.
- Once the chocolate cake is cool, slice it into two layers horizontally. Place the bottom layer in a springform pan and spread dark chocolate mousse over it, followed by milk and then white chocolate mousse. Add the remaining cake layer on top and press gently.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight, to set completely.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or cocoa powder and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chocolate and ensure heavy cream is very cold when whipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mousse cake, dessert, triple chocolate