Description
A rich, creamy dessert that combines dark, milk, and white chocolate into a delightful mousse, perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), melted
- 8 ounces milk chocolate, melted
- 8 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely before assembly.
- Melt dark, milk, and white chocolate separately, allowing each to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Divide the whipped cream into three equal portions and gently fold one portion into each melted chocolate, creating three mousse flavors.
- Place the cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread the dark chocolate mousse evenly over the cake, followed by the milk chocolate mousse, and finally, the white chocolate mousse.
- Smooth the top and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.
- Optional: Melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth, then pour the glaze over the chilled mousse cake and spread evenly. Chill until the glaze is firm.
- Serve decorated with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or fresh berries.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse cake, dessert, rich chocolate, easy dessert, special occasion cake