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Decadent Triple-Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Decadent Triple-Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
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This Decadent Triple-Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake features rich dark chocolate cake layers combined with smooth, airy chocolate mousse and a glossy ganache glaze. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this elegant dessert balances textures and intensifies cocoa flavor, making it an impressive centerpiece for celebrations or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Cake Layers

  • 200g dark chocolate (70%)
  • 150g unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 150g sugar
  • 100g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Mousse Filling

  • 300g dark chocolate
  • 400ml heavy cream
  • 50g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ganache Glaze

  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 200ml heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake Layers: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and line two 18cm square baking pans with parchment paper to ensure the cake layers release cleanly after baking.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Gently melt 200g dark chocolate and 150g unsalted butter together until smooth. This forms the rich chocolate base for your cake.
  3. Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk 4 eggs with 150g sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and light. This will help give the cake a tender crumb.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture carefully. Then sift in 100g all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Fold gently to combine without deflating the batter.
  5. Bake Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before assembling.
  6. Prepare Mousse Filling: Melt 300g dark chocolate until smooth and let it cool slightly. Whip 400ml heavy cream with 50g powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, ensuring the mousse remains airy. Chill for 30 minutes to set slightly.
  7. Assemble Cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread half of the chocolate mousse evenly over it. Top with the second cake layer and cover with the remaining mousse. Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour to firm up the mousse layers.
  8. Make Ganache Glaze: Heat 200ml heavy cream until just boiling. Pour it over 200g chopped dark chocolate and stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Pour the ganache over the chilled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides evenly. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to set the ganache and mousse completely.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) for the richest flavor.
  • Ensure cake layers are completely cool before adding mousse to prevent melting.
  • Chilling times are important for mousse to set properly and for a clean ganache pour.
  • This cake is best served chilled but brought to room temperature for 20 minutes for optimal texture.
  • Can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Mousse Cake, Layer Cake, Dark Chocolate, Dessert Recipe, Baking From Scratch, Ganache, Triple Layer Cake

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