Description
A rich and delightful dessert with layers of chocolate cake, creamy ganache, and silky mousse, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 312 ml Milk
- 105 g Cream
- 115 g Egg yolk
- 44 g Sugar
- 240 g Dark Chocolate (73%)
- 195 g Milk
- 40 g Sugar
- 80 g Egg yolk
- 255 g Milk chocolate
- 195 g Whipping cream
- 450 g Water
- 900 g Sugar
- 900 g Glucose
- 375 g Cream
- 60 g Gelatin (bloomed)
- 900 g Chocolate
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring cream and milk to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolk and sugar until well combined. Return to low heat, cooking until 82-84°C (créme anglaise). Strain over dark chocolate and blend until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In another saucepan, heat milk until boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolk and sugar. Cook until 82-84°C. Strain over milk chocolate and mix until smooth. Let cool to 30°C.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream to soft peaks and gently fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
- Heat water, sugar, and glucose to 105°C in a pot. Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Pour over bloomed gelatin and chocolate, mixing until smooth with a hand blender.
- Assembly: Start with cooled chocolate cake as the base. Spread ganache, chill until set. Add mousse layer, smooth, and chill until firm. Pour chocolate glaze over cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, baking, celebration, layers