Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cake
For the Chocolate Mousse
For the Whipped Cream Topping
Method
For the Chocolate Cake
- 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 mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Mousse
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate over a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 9
Prepare Gelatin
In a small bowl, combine gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- 10
Heat Gelatin Mixture
Gently heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds until melted. Stir into the cooled chocolate.
- 11
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 12
Fold the Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- 13
Chill the Mousse
Cover the mousse and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
- 14
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 15
Decorate the Cake
Once the mousse is set, layer it over the cooled chocolate cakes. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.