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Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake

Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
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Indulge in the rich decadence of this Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake, a stunning dessert that brings together moist chocolate cake layers with luscious dark and white chocolate mousses. Topped with a silky milk chocolate ganache, this cake is perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. Its elegant presentation and intense chocolate flavor make it a delightful centerpiece that is sure to impress your guests. With the option to prepare it in advance, this cake is as convenient as it is delicious, allowing you to enjoy every moment of your occasion.

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 (100g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • 4.5 oz (130g) white chocolate, chopped
  • 5 oz (140g) milk chocolate, chopped
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Mix wet ingredients into dry until combined.
  2. Pour batter into two greased and lined 8-inch round pans. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cakes completely.
  3. For the mousse: Heat 1 cup of cream with vanilla until steaming. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; gradually mix in hot cream. Cook until thickened into custard; divide between bowls and add dark chocolate to one and white chocolate to another.
  4. Whip remaining cream to stiff peaks and fold into both chocolate mixtures.
  5. Assemble by layering one cake with dark mousse, then white mousse, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before adding the second layer on top and chilling for at least 4 hours.
  6. To make ganache: Heat cream until steaming and pour over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth.
  7. Pour ganache over chilled cake before serving.

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