Description
This dreamy Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake features three rich layers of chocolate goodness, perfect for any special occasion or sweet craving.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for milk chocolate mousse)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp gelatin powder (for milk chocolate mousse)
- 2 tbsp cold water (for milk chocolate mousse)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for white chocolate mousse)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp gelatin powder (for white chocolate mousse)
- 2 tbsp cold water (for white chocolate mousse)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the buttermilk and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the hot coffee. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- For the milk chocolate mousse: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Melt the milk chocolate chips. Heat 1/4 cup of heavy cream and mix in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Pour this into the melted chocolate and stir until smooth. Whip the remaining heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it into the chocolate mixture. Spread over the cooled cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the white chocolate mousse: Repeat the same process as the milk chocolate mousse, using white chocolate chips. Spread over the milk chocolate layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Remove the cake from the springform pan, smooth the edges, and garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure the cake cools completely before adding mousse. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mousse cake, dessert recipes, baking, special occasions