Recipe For Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake

Recipe For Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake

Finding the perfect dessert that impresses your guests without spending hours in the kitchen can be a delightful challenge. Let me introduce you to a show-stopping Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake. This indulgent and decadent treat combines layers of rich chocolate cake with silky smooth mousse, creating a dessert that is both visually stunning and utterly delicious.

  • Prep 45 min
  • Cook 25 min
  • Total 3 hr 10 min
  • Yield 1 cake
  • Cuisine French
  • Category Dessert
Regular diet Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake Chocolate Dessert Cake Mousse

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with cocoa powder.

  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee.

  4. Divide batter among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

  5. Melt chopped chocolate over simmering water. Whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

  6. Fold whipped cream into melted chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  7. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread chocolate mousse, then top with the second cake layer. Repeat with remaining mousse and cake layer.

  8. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Pour ganache over the cake.

  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 slice
Calories
420 kcal
Total Fat
26 g
Saturated Fat
15 g
Cholesterol
85 mg
Sodium
250 mg
Total Carbohydrate
45 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Sugars
30 g
Protein
6 g

Indulge in each layer of this rich and creamy dessert, satisfying any chocolate lover's cravings with every bite. Whether it's for a special occasion or a weekend treat, this Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake is sure to wow your guests and become a new favorite in your repertoire of desserts.

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