Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake – The Ultimate Indulgence
Description
A decadent three-layer dessert featuring moist chocolate cake topped with dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse layers. Perfect for special occasions and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Base
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Triple Mousse Layers
8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
8 ounces milk chocolate
8 ounces white chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Chocolate Glaze
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Chocolate Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
Cocoa powder
Add wet ingredients:
Milk
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and well combined
Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
Cool completely before assembly
2. Mousse Layers
Prepare the chocolates:
Melt dark, milk, and white chocolate separately
Allow each to cool slightly
Prepare the cream:
Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form
Divide whipped cream into three equal portions
Create mousses:
Fold one portion of whipped cream into each melted chocolate
Work gently to maintain airiness
3. Assembly
Place cooled cake in springform pan or on serving plate
Layer mousses in this order:
Dark chocolate mousse
Milk chocolate mousse
White chocolate mousse
Smooth each layer carefully
Refrigerate 2-4 hours until set
4. Optional Glaze
Combine chocolate chips and butter
Melt together until smooth
Pour over chilled cake
Spread evenly
Chill until firm
Finishing Touches
Decorate with chocolate shavings
Add chopped nuts if desired
Garnish with fresh berries
Serve chilled
Tips for Success
Ensure all chocolate is cooled but still fluid before folding in cream
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better cake texture
Clean and dry bowl thoroughly before whipping cream
Use a springform pan for easiest assembly and serving
Chill between adding mousse layers if mixture seems too soft
Allow 4-6 hours total chilling time for best results
Storage
Keep refrigerated
Best consumed within 3 days
Do not freeze