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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Irresistible Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake for Ultimate Indulgence

This Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake combines dark, white, and milk chocolate into a decadent dessert that's gluten-free and dairy-free adaptable.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free alternative: use an almond flour blend for nutty richness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Depth of chocolate flavor for a decadent taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential leavening agent.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Use dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flax eggs or aquafaba for an egg-free option.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt or vegan sour cream for lighter options.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with melted coconut oil for added flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder Intensifies the chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth and balance.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Hot Water Ensures a tender crumb.
For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Dairy-free substitute: use coconut cream.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate Bar chocolate preferred.
  • 4 oz White Chocolate Bar chocolate preferred.
  • 4 oz Milk Chocolate Bar chocolate preferred.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 8 oz Milk Chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and dusting with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, espresso powder, and vanilla until creamy, then combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Slowly add hot water to the batter until fully incorporated.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Mousse and Ganache
  1. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
  2. Gradually pour hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, then return to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
  3. Divide the mixture into three bowls. Stir in dark, white, and milk chocolate into each bowl until melted.
  4. Whip the remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into each chocolate mixture.
  5. Assemble the cake by layering one cake with dark chocolate mousse, adding the second layer on top, then topping with white chocolate mousse.
  6. For ganache, heat heavy cream, pour it over milk chocolate, and stir until smooth. Pour ganache over the assembled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream for enhanced flavor. Store cake for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

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