Description
A rich, decadent dessert featuring layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse on a soft cake base, perfect for special occasions.
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.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar in another bowl 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.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For each mousse layer, melt the respective chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is cool, slice it into two layers. Place the bottom layer in a springform pan, and layer with dark chocolate mousse, then milk chocolate mousse, followed by white chocolate mousse. Top with the second layer of cake and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with shaved chocolate or cocoa powder and fresh berries if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. You can make the cake and mousse a day ahead and assemble it the next day.
- 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: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate, mousse, cake, dessert, special occasion