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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This elegant Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. With layers of rich chocolate cake, silky dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse, and a glossy ganache topping, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration that calls for something extraordinary!

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake Layer:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate Mousse Layers:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (dark chocolate mousse)

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips (milk chocolate mousse)

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (white chocolate mousse)

  • 3 cups heavy cream, divided (1 cup per mousse layer)

  • 3 teaspoons powdered gelatin, divided

  • 3 tablespoons water, divided

For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:

 

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Make the Cake Base:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.

    • Melt chocolate chips and butter. Let cool.

    • Beat sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add vanilla and cooled chocolate mix. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.

    • Pour into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Make the Mousse Layers:

    • For each layer: Bloom 1 tsp gelatin in 1 tbsp water for 5 minutes.

    • Melt chocolate chips. Whip 1 cup cream to soft peaks.

    • Heat gelatin to dissolve and stir into chocolate. Fold in whipped cream.

    • Spread each mousse layer one at a time, refrigerating in between layers.

  • Top with Ganache:

    • Melt chocolate chips and cream until smooth.

    • Spread over the white chocolate mousse layer. Chill for 30 minutes.

 

  • Serve:

    • Remove springform ring, slice, and serve chilled. Garnish with chocolate shavings or berries.

Notes

  • This dessert is best made ahead for proper chilling and setting.

  • Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

 

  • For easier slicing, dip your knife in hot water between cuts.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://platedmagic.com/triple-chocolate-mousse-cake/