Description
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is an indulgent, multi-layered dessert masterpiece featuring a fudgy chocolate cake base, a silky milk chocolate mousse, and a light white chocolate mousse on top. Finished with a glossy chocolate ganache, every bite is pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for milk chocolate mousse)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for white chocolate mousse)
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 packet (2 1/2 tsp) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the cake base: In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in boiling water. Pour into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare the milk chocolate mousse: Melt semisweet chocolate with 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth. Let cool slightly. Whip 3/4 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into melted chocolate. Spread over cooled cake base and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the white chocolate mousse: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Melt white chocolate with 1/2 cup cream until smooth, then stir in gelatin until dissolved. Whip 3/4 cup heavy cream to soft peaks and fold in. Spread over milk chocolate layer and refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until set.
- Make the ganache: Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over dark chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cake and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Carefully remove from springform pan and garnish with chocolate curls or cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill each layer thoroughly before adding the next for perfect definition.
- Can be made 1–2 days ahead; store covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked & Chilled
- Cuisine: French