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Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake

Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
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Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake, a dessert that promises to be the highlight of any celebration! This elegant cake features rich layers of moist chocolate cake complemented by decadent dark and white chocolate mousses, all crowned with a glossy ganache. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake is as delightful to make as it is to share. With its creamy textures and intense chocolate flavor, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, vanilla, and dissolved espresso until smooth. Combine both mixtures until well blended.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
  5. For the mousse: Heat 1 cup of heavy cream with vanilla until steaming. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; gradually add warm cream while whisking. Return mixture to heat until thickened.
  6. Divide custard into two bowls; stir in melted dark and white chocolate respectively. Fold in whipped cream until combined for each mousse.
  7. Assemble the cake: Layer one cake round with dark mousse, then white mousse; chill after each layer. Top with second cake round and refrigerate.
  8. For the ganache: Heat cream until steaming; pour over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth.
  9. Pour ganache over assembled cake once slightly cooled.

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