Prep Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 5 hrs 55 mins | Yield: 10–12
This is the prettiest cake! Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with layers of moist cake and simple chocolate mousse, then covered with semi-sweet chocolate ganache. Top the cake off with some fresh berries, and/or chocolate shavings making this beautiful cake fancier.
Ingredients
1/2 c (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
1 and 3/4 c (219 grams) all-purpose flour (spoon & levelled)
1/2 c (120ml) hot water or coffee
1 and 3/4 c (350 grams) granulated sugar
3/4 c (62 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 c (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 c (180 grams) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
optional garnish: fresh berries and/or chocolate shavings
optional: 1 c (180 grams) mini or regular semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp salt
Chocolate Mousse:
Two 4-oz quality semi-sweet chocolate bars (113 grams each), finely chopped
1/4 c (22 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
1/2 c (120ml) hot water
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp (15 grams) confectioners’ sugar
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