Description
A delightful dessert featuring three layers of rich chocolate mousse on a delicious chocolate cake base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), melted
- 8 oz milk chocolate, melted
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional for glaze)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Melt dark, milk, and white chocolate separately and let cool slightly. Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fold one portion of whipped cream into each chocolate type (dark, milk, and white) to keep the airy texture.
- Place cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread dark chocolate mousse over the cake, then milk chocolate mousse, and finally white chocolate mousse. Smooth the top and refrigerate for 2–4 hours until set.
- For optional glaze, melt chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Pour over set mousse cake and chill until firm.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, nuts, or fresh berries. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate, mousse, cake, dessert, baking