Chocolate Layered Cake Recipe
Layers of chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse. A chocolate dream!
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Chocolate Mousse Filling
Chocolate Ganache Topping
Method
Cake Layers
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Layers
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Mousse Filling
- 8
Melt Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate and melt it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
- 9
Whip Cream
In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract and mix gently.
- 10
Beat Egg Whites
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Combine Mixtures
Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, then gently fold in the beaten egg whites until fully combined.
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 12
Prepare Ganache
Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl. Heat the heavy cream until just boiling and pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assembling the Cake
- 13
Layer the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the chocolate mousse filling over the top.
- 14
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the mousse. Spread the remaining mousse on top.
- 15
Drizzle Ganache
Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 16
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Slice and enjoy your chocolate layered cake!
