Description
Indulge in the luxurious layers of this Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with airy mousse and a glossy ganache. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, anniversaries, or just a sweet treat for yourself—this cake is sure to impress with its rich flavors and elegant presentation. With simple steps to guide you through the process, you can create an exquisite dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. Make ahead and chill for the perfect finale to any meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups heavy cream (for mousse)
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate (for mousse and ganache)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gradually add boiling water to the batter until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
- For the mousse, heat half of the heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth. Whip remaining cream with sugar until soft peaks form; fold in chocolate mixture. Chill for at least one hour.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until glossy.
- Assemble by layering cake with mousse between layers and topping with ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor. Chill the mousse thoroughly for best results. Feel free to customize flavors by adding coffee or orange zest.