Easy Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
Do you love chocolate? Then you’re going to love this delicious triple chocolate mousse cake recipe. This rich and decadent cake is made up of three layers of chocolate mousse and a rich chocolate cake. It’s the perfect dessert for any special occasion or just because you’re craving something sweet. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make. So let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
Chocolate Cake Layer
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Beat in milk and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove cake from the oven and let cool completely.
Chocolate Mousse Layers
Melt semi-sweet, dark, and white chocolate chips in separate bowls. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until stiff peaks form. Divide mixture into three separate bowls.
To one bowl, add melted semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until just combined. To another bowl, add melted dark chocolate chips. Stir until just combined. To the last bowl, add melted white chocolate chips. Stir until just combined.
Spread semi-sweet chocolate mousse onto cooled cake. Place cake in the refrigerator to set. Once set, spread dark chocolate mousse over semi-sweet layer. Place cake in the refrigerator to set. Once set, spread white chocolate mousse over dark chocolate layer. Place cake in the refrigerator to set.
Nutrition
This delicious triple chocolate mousse cake is a treat for any occasion. One slice of this cake contains approximately 300 calories, 18 grams of fat, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein. It also contains 2 grams of dietary fiber and 120 milligrams of sodium.
This cake is the perfect indulgence for any chocoholic! Enjoy it as a special treat or for any special occasion.
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