Jul 14 2026
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Coffee Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Inspired by Lazy Betty
Time2h
Serves8

Caramel Center, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Crème, Amarula Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Crème

Caramel Center

Amarula Ice Cream

Method

Chocolate Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.

Chocolate Crème

  1. 6

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a double boiler or microwave, melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

  2. 7

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.

  3. 8

    Combine Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.

  4. 9

    Mix Ingredients Together

    Gradually add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, folding gently. Then fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.

  5. 10

    Chill the Crème

    Transfer the chocolate crème to serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Caramel Center

  1. 11

    Make the Caramel

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden brown color.

  2. 12

    Add Cream and Butter

    Remove from heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream and butter until smooth.

  3. 13

    Add Salt

    Stir in the sea salt and let the caramel cool slightly before using.

Amarula Ice Cream

  1. 14

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, condensed milk, and Amarula liqueur until smooth.

  2. 15

    Freeze the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, or freeze in a container for 4-6 hours, stirring every hour.

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