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Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe, a truly decadent dessert that combines moist chocolate cake layers with airy chocolate mousse—a heavenly treat for any occasion. This recipe is designed for simplicity, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels while still delivering an impressive outcome. Perfect for family gatherings or a sweet weeknight craving, this cake is sure to impress. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a show-stopping dessert that tastes as luxurious as it looks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, and hot coffee together.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; pour into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely.
  6. For the mousse, melt chocolate and let it cool slightly. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold in melted chocolate gently.
  7. Layer the cooled cake with mousse in a springform pan; refrigerate until set.
  8. Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped bittersweet chocolate; add corn syrup and butter for shine.
  9. Spread ganache over the chilled mousse cake before serving.

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