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Decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Rich layers of silky chocolate ganache, airy mousse, and a crumbly base make this Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake a luxurious dessert for any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 4 oz milk chocolate chopped
  • 4 oz white chocolate chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream divided
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the cake pan.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients.
  • Combine melted butter and wet ingredients.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  • Bake the sponge cake.
  • Prepare the mousse layers.
  • Melt the dark chocolate.
  • Incorporate gelatin into dark chocolate.
  • Whip 1/2 cup of cream.
  • Fold dark chocolate into whipped cream.
  • Repeat for milk and white chocolate layers.
  • Assemble the mousse layers.
  • Chill the cake.
  • Decorate and serve.