Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake!

Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake!   

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk (any kind)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Dark Chocolate Mousse:

• 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin, but that's okay.

5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

For the Dark Chocolate Mousse:

1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

2. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.

4. Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and well combined. Let cool to room temperature.

5. In a separate bowl, beat the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth and creamy.

7. Cover and refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours, or until set.

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.

4. Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and well combined. Let cool slightly.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving platter or cake stand.

2. Spread a layer of dark chocolate mousse over the top of the cake.

3. Place the second layer of chocolate cake on top of the mousse.

4. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the mousse and ganache to set.

6. Slice and serve the Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake chilled.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 30-35 minutes | Total Time: 3-4 hours (including chilling time) | Servings: Makes one 9-inch cake | Kcal: Approximately 400 kcal per serving