CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE II
Very rich chocolate mousse over a rich chocolate cake layer and topped with chocolate ganache sauce and chopped nuts. Great for special occasions. This cake takes TIME to make, and TIME to set. It's worth every second of preparation, and is a hit every time!
Provided by Krissyp
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan, or use parchment paper liner.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the coffee, oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla and egg. Beat until combined, batter will be thin.
- Pour into springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. When cake is completely cool, remove from pan, cut top of cake level with a knife, and place back into springform pan.
- To make the mousse: Melt 16 ounces chocolate and 1/2 cup butter over double boiler, stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons vanilla, whisk in yolks. In a separate bowl, beat whites until foamy, gradually add sugar, and continue beating until stiff. Fold into chocolate mixture. Whip the 1 1/2 cup cream in a separate bowl and fold into chocolate mixture. Pour over leveled cake in springform pan and set for 1 to 2 days.
- To make the Chocolate Ganache: Chop the 4 ounces of semisweet chocolate. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate and 1/4 cup cream, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. When the cake is completely set, remove from pan and drizzle ganache over the top. Using your hand, gently press chopped nuts into the side of the mousse.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 219.9 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.6 g, Sodium 160.6 mg, Sugar 44.9 g
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Taiwo Olawale
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake is incredible! It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had. The mousse is so light and airy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this rec
Natalia Kiseleve
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake is delicious! It's the perfect way to end a meal. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to
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[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake is a must-try! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The mousse is light and airy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love serving this cake to m
Imran Kh
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake is amazing! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this reci
Oghene Ejiro
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I decided to try this recipe anyway because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the mousse was light and airy. The chocolate ganache glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Sergio Ceron
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake is my new favorite dessert! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The mousse is light and fluffy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love serving
Ashraful 32
[email protected]I'm a professional baker, and I can honestly say that this is one of the best chocolate mousse cakes I've ever tasted. The mousse is light and airy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I would
Reese Shoesmith
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake is a showstopper! It's perfect for special occasions, or even just for a special treat. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I hig
goat man
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chocolate mousse. But I'm so glad I did! The mousse was light and airy, and it paired perfectly with the rich chocolate cake. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone w
Queen Isma
[email protected]This is the best chocolate mousse cake I've ever had! The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I love the way the chocolate ganache glaze sets off the cake. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Technical Fuego
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this chocolate mousse cake was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any problems following them. The cake turned out beautifully, and it tasted even better than it looked.
Peter Wilmot
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was so rich and decadent, and the mousse was perfectly light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.