A chocolate mousse cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich, airy texture of chocolate mousse with a moist and often chocolatey cake layer. Here’s a basic recipe for a chocolate mousse cake:
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Mousse Layer:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate mousse layer. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each increment until the chocolate is smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined, creating the chocolate mousse layer.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of chocolate mousse on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the mousse and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining chocolate mousse.
- If desired, garnish the cake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate the chocolate mousse cake for at least a few hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mousse to set.
- Slice and serve your delicious chocolate mousse cake!
This decadent dessert is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings with its combination of moist cake and silky chocolate mousse. Enjoy!
