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Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake

Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe. With velvety layers of moist chocolate cake paired with airy chocolate mousse, this dessert is perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy weeknights at home. The glossy ganache topping adds a stunning finish that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Not only is this recipe simple to prepare, but it can also be made ahead of time, making it a convenient choice for entertaining. Dive into this decadent treat and experience pure chocolate bliss!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate (melted)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and hot coffee.
  4. Mix dry and wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before preparing the mousse by melting semisweet chocolate and whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  7. Fold melted chocolate into whipped cream gently.
  8. Layer the cake with mousse in a springform pan; chill for at least three hours.
  9. Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chopped bittersweet chocolate; stir until smooth.
  10. Spread ganache over the chilled cake before serving.

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