CHOCOLATE CAPPUCCINO MOUSSE CAKE

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Layers of coffee-flavored angel food cake and decadent chocolate mousse are covered with a to-die-for buttercream frosting. Each slice of this dessert is like a piece of heaven. It takes some time to prepare, but the compliments that follow make the effort worth it.-Jane Woods, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
FILLING:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, softened
5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons coffee liqueur
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line the bottoms of three 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water and coffee on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 1 minute. Gently spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown and dry. Cool in pans on wire racks., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chocolate, coffee granules and cinnamon. In a small saucepan, cook and stir cream over medium heat until hot (do not boil). Pour over chocolate mixture; stir until smooth. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until chilled and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Beat on medium speed just until stiff peaks form., In a large bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over the top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Shobuj Ahamed
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! The chocolate flavor was rich and the texture was moist and fluffy. The frosting was also delicious and not too sweet. I would definitely make this cake again.


Tufail Gujjar
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was very moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Mmshad ahmad
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and the texture was moist and fluffy. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting if you don't like your desserts too sweet.


David Lione
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the rich chocolate flavor and the fluffy texture. The frosting was also delicious and not too sweet. I would definitely make this cake again.


Raymond Evans
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This cake was absolutely delicious! It was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and fluffy. The frosting was the perfect sweetness to complement the rich chocolate flavor of the cake. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking f