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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadence of this Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake that features layers of rich dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse on a moist chocolate cake base. A show-stopping dessert perfect for any special celebration.


Ingredients

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For the chocolate cake base:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

For the dark chocolate mousse:

  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For the milk chocolate mousse:

  • 6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For the white chocolate mousse:

  • 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For garnish:

  • chocolate shavings
  • cocoa powder
  • fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake base: Preheat the oven, mix dry ingredients, combine wet ingredients, fold in dry ingredients, bake, and cool.
  2. Make the mousse layers: Melt each type of chocolate, whip cream with sugar, fold cream into chocolate, layer and chill.
  3. Garnish and serve: Remove cake from pan, garnish, and serve chilled.

Notes

  • This cake is rich and indulgent, ideal for special occasions.
  • For easier slicing, dip a knife in hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, No-Bake Layers
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 39 g
  • Sodium: 160 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg