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Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake

Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
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Indulge in the rich and velvety delight of Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for any celebration. This elegant cake features moist chocolate layers interspersed with luscious dark and white chocolate mousses, all crowned with a silky milk chocolate ganache. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply treating yourself, this cake is guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With its stunning presentation and decadent flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering. Plus, the easy-to-follow steps make it fun to create—ideal for baking with family!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon 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
  • 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). In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and mix into the wet ingredients.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until blended. Divide batter between two greased 8-inch round pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. For the mousse: Warm 1 cup of cream with vanilla in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; temper with warm cream before returning to heat until thickened.
  5. Divide custard between two bowls; stir in dark chocolate in one and white chocolate in the other until melted.
  6. Whip remaining cream to stiff peaks; fold into each chocolate mixture.
  7. Assemble: Layer cake with dark mousse first, then white mousse. Chill for 30 minutes after each addition.
  8. For ganache: Heat cream until steaming; pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth.
  9. Top the assembled cake with ganache and let set before serving.

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