Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Mousse Cake, featuring a moist chocolate cake layer, a creamy mousse filling, and a velvety chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
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Cake layer:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
Mousse layer:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the cake layer: Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, and stir in hot water. Bake in a preheated oven.
- Make the mousse layer: Melt chocolate chips, whip heavy cream, and fold in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cake, mousse, and chill. Pour ganache over the cake before serving.
Notes
- You can add additional toppings like fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Ensure the mousse is set before pouring the ganache for a clean finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg