Description
A show-stopping dessert featuring three layers of rich chocolate mousse – white, milk, and dark – on a soft chocolate cake, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for white chocolate mousse)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for white chocolate mousse)
- 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for milk chocolate mousse)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for milk chocolate mousse)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for dark chocolate mousse)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for dark chocolate mousse)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)
- Fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries) (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture. Mix in the boiling water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- For the white chocolate mousse, melt the white chocolate and let it cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and then fold into the cooled white chocolate.
- Repeat the same process for the milk chocolate mousse, using the milk chocolate and another cup of heavy whipping cream.
- Next, make the dark chocolate mousse using the dark chocolate and the last cup of heavy whipping cream.
- Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half horizontally. Layer one half with the white chocolate mousse. Place the second half on top and spread the milk chocolate mousse over it. Finally, top with the dark chocolate mousse.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes before serving.
- When ready to serve, garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, and mint leaves.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor. Make sure to whip the cream well to achieve a light and airy texture for the mousse.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mousse cake, dessert, special occasion, birthday cake