Mousse Chocolate Cake Delight
Our mousse chocolate cake delight is a luscious masterpiece that combines the richness of a chocolate cake with the velvety appeal of chocolate mousse.
Topped with a burst of fresh berries and glossy chocolate icing, it’s a dessert that’s both incredibly delicious and visually stunning.
Ingredients
For the chocolate cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 and 3/4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 and 3/4 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder : 3/4 cup
- Baking powder: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2
- Buttermilk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Pure vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Hot water: 1 cup
For the chocolate mousse:
- Semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped: 8 ounces
- Heavy cream, divided: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Chocolate icing:
- Semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped: 4 ounces
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
Topping:
- Fresh mixed berries (blackberries, cherries)
Instructions
Prepare the chocolate cake:
- Adjust your oven temperature to 350°F or 175°C. Take two 9-inch round cake pans and grease them properly.
- In a large bowl, sieve together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix them properly.
- Stir in the warm water until the batter is smooth. There is nothing to be worried about if the batter is thin.
Bake the Cake:
- Transfer the batter equally into the arranged pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out spotless.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then take them out of the pans and allow them to cool fully on a stand.
Prepare the Chocolate Mousse:
- Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan of boiling water to melt the chocolate. Let it to cool to room temperature.
- Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently mix the whipped cream and melted chocolate until well combined.
- Equally divide the chocolate mousse in half
Assemble the Cake:
- On a serving plate, place one cake layer.
- Equally spread one portion of the chocolate mousse over the cake layer.
- Cover it with the second layer of the cake and spread the remaining mousse over it.
Prepare the Chocolate Icing:
- Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan of boiling water to melt the chocolate
- Add the unsalted butter and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
Ice the Cake:
- Drizzle chocolate icing on top and let it to drip down the sides of the cake.
Add Fresh Berries:
- Decorate the cake top with fresh berries, making a lovely and delicious contrast to the rich chocolate.
Serve and Enjoy:
- You’re mousse chocolate cake delight with chocolate icing and fresh berries is ready to be enjoyed. Slice and savor this delicate dessert that combines the best of chocolate and the freshness of berries.
