Description

Indulge in the rich decadence of this Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake, a stunning dessert that will steal the spotlight at any celebration. With its moist chocolate cake layers and luscious dark and white chocolate mousses, this cake is an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers. Topped with a glossy milk chocolate ganache, each slice offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, this elegant cake is easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Prepare it in advance for a stress-free dessert experience!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1 cup hot water
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream, divided
3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
4.5 oz white chocolate, chopped
5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
⅓ cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and mix into the wet ingredients.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before trimming tops.
For the mousse base: heat 1 cup of cream with vanilla in a saucepan until steaming. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; temper with hot cream before returning to saucepan to thicken.
Separate custard into two bowls; stir in chopped dark and white chocolate until melted. Fold whipped cream into each mixture to create mousses.
Assemble by layering dark mousse over one cake layer followed by white mousse; refrigerate for 30 minutes before adding the second layer on top. Chill for at least 4 hours.
To make ganache: heat remaining cream until steaming; pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth. Cool slightly before pouring over the cake.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 410
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg