Chocolate Mousse Cake

Introduction

When it comes to indulgent desserts, few can rival the luxuriousness of a Chocolate Mousse Cake. This stunning layered dessert features a rich, moist chocolate cake base, a light and airy chocolate mousse center, and a silky chocolate ganache topping — all crowned with decadent whipped cream and chocolate pieces. It’s an elegant showstopper that’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you want to impress with something both beautiful and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake Layer:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup buttermilk

• ¼ cup vegetable oil

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup hot water or coffee (for deeper flavor)

For the Chocolate Mousse:

• 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• ½ cup heavy cream

For Topping:

• Whipped cream (for piping)

• Chocolate truffles or chocolate shards

• Chocolate chips (optional)

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