Description
A rich and decadent dessert featuring three luxurious layers of smooth chocolate mousse made with dark, milk, and white chocolate.
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 the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth. Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake 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. In a mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold the melted dark chocolate into the whipped cream until smooth.
- Repeat the process for the milk chocolate and white chocolate mousse layers.
- Once the chocolate cake is completely cool, slice it into two layers horizontally. Place the bottom layer in the center of a springform pan or serving plate.
- Spread the dark chocolate mousse over the cake layer, followed by the milk chocolate mousse, and then the white chocolate mousse layer.
- Place the remaining cake layer on top and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or cocoa powder and fresh berries if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, let the cake cool completely before layering with mousse. Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mousse cake, dessert, chocolate dessert, rich cake