Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Triple Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Carefully add boiling water to the batter and mix gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for 24-28 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the mousse by whisking ingredients and heating until 170ºF.
- Stir in chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Whip cream and fold into the chocolate mixture to create the mousse.
- Spread the mousse atop the cooled cake and chill for at least 8 hours.
- Make the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over dark chocolate until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the chilled mousse layer and allow to set.
- Slice and serve the cake, optionally garnishing with fresh berries.
Nutrition
Notes
For an eggless variant, use a flax egg instead of a room temperature egg. Ensure to chill the mousse thoroughly before spreading for even consistency.
