BLACK TIE MOUSSE CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

See preparation instructions.
Bottom Layer: Dark Chocolate Cake
Ordinary cake mix
Bake according to directions on box, using round pans and cool. Once cooled, (cut cake into layers if you choose and use one layer) make a collar using wax paper. Make the collar at least four inches taller than cake.
Second Layer: Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Mousse
1t. Knox unflavored gelatin
1T. Cold water
2T. Boiling water
4oz. Semi sweet chocolate, chopped (use chocolate chips)
4oz. Cream cheese, cubed
¾ c. Heavy cream
½ t. Granulated sugar
Melt chocolate and cream cheese together. Let cool. Soften gelatin with cold water for 1 minute, then add boiling water, stir until dissolved and clear. Let this cool while you start whipping the heavy cream and sugar. As cream starts to thicken, add gelatin. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Add ¼ of the cream to the chocolate mixture and mix thoroughly. Then fold this into the remaining cream. Once you have completed spread onto cake and refrigerate.

Steps:

  • Third Layer: Italian Custard Mousse 3 Egg yolks ¼ c. Sugar 3T. Flour, sifted 1t. Knox unflavored gelatin 1 ¾ c. Heavy cream 1t. Vanilla extract Beat egg yolks until pale. Add sugar, flour and gelatin, then beat until mixed. Bring cream and vanilla extract to a boil. Add a small amount of cream to egg mixture while stirring. Gradually add until all of the cream has been added and then pour entire mixture through a strainer into the pan. Continue to cook until custard begins to thicken. Cool slightly pour on top of chocolate mousse and freeze while getting the icing ready. Forth Layer: Dark Chocolate Ganache 1 ½ c. Heavy cream 2T. Butter 18oz. Semi sweet chocolate, chopped Bring butter and cream to a boil, pour over chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Let cool (slightly warmer than room temp) until it starts to thicken. Remove cake from freezer and remove the collar. Pour some of the ganache (what you feel comfortable working with) and using a spatula spread it evenly across the top and sides of cake. While this is still wet put chocolate chips onto the side of the cake. And refrigerate. Continue to let the remaining ganache cool and firm up, place into a cake decorating bag with star tip and place a boarder on the cake if you like.

Sherry Khan
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This cake is amazing! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The mousse is light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.


Indrit Visha
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was delicious and beautiful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Asraful Raj Rajshahi
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This cake was a disaster! The mousse was too runny and the chocolate ganache was too thick. I had to throw the whole thing away.


CreativeMind Ish
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. However, the mousse was a bit too dense for my taste. I would recommend using a different mousse recipe next time.


Ello
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Susie Badowski
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The mousse is light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Rami Hassan
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This cake is absolutely stunning! It's perfect for a special occasion. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.


Julie Stafford
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The mousse was light and airy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Qaisar Choudhry
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.


Anil Pradhan
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I'm not a big fan of mousse cakes, but this one changed my mind. The coffee flavor was subtle and the chocolate wasn't too sweet. Overall, it was a delicious and elegant dessert.


Shafiqulislam Sagor
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This mousse cake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and coffee flavors was divine, and the texture was light and fluffy. My guests couldn't get enough of it.