This Chocolate Mousse Cake is a decadent three-layer dessert featuring rich chocolate sponge, velvety chocolate mousse, and a silky ganache topping. Perfect for chocolate lovers!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 2 hours 55 minutes 1x
- Category: 10 servings
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Notes
- Use white and dark chocolate mousse layers for a beautiful contrast.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing for best results.
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/chocolate-mousse-cake/