Description
A dreamy dessert that combines rich flavors of dark, milk, and white chocolate in a layered mousse cake, perfect for special occasions or satisfying sweet cravings.
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 your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 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 completely.
- Melt each type of chocolate (dark, milk, and white) separately and let them cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Divide the whipped cream into three portions. Fold one portion into the dark chocolate, one into the milk chocolate, and one into the white chocolate, folding gently.
- Place the cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the dark chocolate mousse over the cake, then the milk chocolate mousse, and finally the white chocolate mousse. Smooth the top and refrigerate for 2–4 hours or until set.
- If using, melt chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Pour over the top of the set mousse cake and let chill until firm.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or fresh berries. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate to maintain a light texture. Feel free to experiment with additional flavors or fruit layers.
- 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: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, dessert, cake, celebration, indulgence