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Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake

Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
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If you’re in search of a dessert that brings both elegance and indulgence to the table, look no further than this Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake. This show-stopping treat features layers of moist chocolate cake paired with rich dark and white chocolate mousses, creating a delightful confection that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply as a weekend dessert, this cake is sure to impress your guests as much as it satisfies your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons 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
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 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 oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another; mix well.
  3. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 35 minutes until cooked through.
  4. For the mousse, heat cream and whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; combine with melted chocolates.
  5. Assemble by layering cake with dark mousse followed by white mousse. Refrigerate until set.
  6. Prepare ganache with heated cream poured over chopped milk chocolate; cool slightly before topping the cake.

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