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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake to Impress Anyone

This Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is a must-try dessert that features layers of rich dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar Consider coconut sugar for lower glycemic.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa works well.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Ensure freshness.
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Ensure freshness.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Whole milk Use almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 4 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt or coconut cream are good substitutes.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Can swap with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 tbsp Espresso powder Double for stronger taste or omit.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract Pure extract recommended.
  • 1 cup Hot water Must be hot for best results.
For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Heavy cream Use coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be substitute.
  • 6 oz Dark chocolate High-quality for best results.
  • 6 oz White chocolate High-quality for best results.
  • 6 oz Milk chocolate High-quality for best results.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Slowly pour in the hot water and mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While cakes cool, heat heavy cream until it simmers. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Carefully whisk in hot cream, then cook until thickened. Mix dark chocolate into one half and white chocolate into the other until melted.
  6. Whip the remaining heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate mixtures.
  7. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread dark chocolate mousse on top, and add the second layer. Top with white chocolate mousse and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  8. Heat remaining cream until it simmers, pour over chopped milk chocolate, and stir until smooth to prepare ganache.
  9. Pour ganache over the cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check the freshness of baking ingredients and allow dairy to reach room temperature for optimal mixing.

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