Homemade Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
Savor the taste of pure indulgence with our simple chocolate mousse cake. It's a dreamy dessert that's easy to make and impossible to resist. With layers of airy mousse nestled between moist chocolate cake, every bite is a symphony of chocolatey goodness.
Few things in life are as delightful as indulging in a slice of smooth chocolate mousse cake. This dessert is a delightful combination of light mousse and moist cake, offering a delicious mix of flavors and textures. Get ready to discover how to make your own impressive chocolate mousse cake that will make any celebration more special.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- cup buttermilk
- cup brewed coffee, cooled
- cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Bake chocolate cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Prepare chocolate mousse by melting chopped chocolate and letting it cool
- Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cooled melted chocolate to make mousse.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.
- Spread a layer of chocolate mousse over one cake layer.
- Place the other cake layer on top and cover with remaining mousse.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with chocolate sprinkles, fresh berries, and whipped cream before serving.
- Slice and enjoy the rich and creamy chocolate mousse cake!