Junior's® Chocolate Dream Cake Recipe
Moist chocolate cake layered with white chocolate and dark chocolate mousse, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake
Dark Chocolate Mousse
White Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Cream
Method
Chocolate Cake
- 1
Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into two 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
- 6
Melt the Dark Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 7
Prepare the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the melted chocolate.
- 9
Combine and Chill
Dissolve the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then fold it into the chocolate mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
White Chocolate Mousse
- 10
Melt the White Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 11
Prepare the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- 12
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the melted white chocolate.
- 13
Combine and Chill
Dissolve the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then fold it into the white chocolate mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Chocolate Sauce
- 14
- 15
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly before using.
Whipped Cream
- 16
Prepare Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Assembly
- 17
Layer the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of dark chocolate mousse on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
- 18
Add the White Chocolate Mousse
Spread the white chocolate mousse over the top layer and smooth it out.
- 19
Drizzle with Chocolate Sauce
Drizzle the prepared chocolate sauce over the top of the cake.
- 20
Top with Whipped Cream
Finally, dollop the whipped cream on top and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
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Serve
Slice the cake and serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Junior's® Chocolate Dream Cake!