CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKES

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Fans of chocolate will fall head over heels for this decadent dessert. The recipe makes two cakes, so it's a wonderful choice for entertaining.-Lisa Angalich, Wheeling, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups water
FROSTING/FINISHING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Transfer to two greased 9-in. tart pans with removable bottoms. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Pipe frosting over tops of cakes; sprinkle with grated chocolate. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Cricket loverz
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This cake is so good, I could eat it every day.


Emilie Watson
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I can't wait to make this cake again.


Terry McMenamee
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This cake is a must-try!


Insane Tricky
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Shahinur Chowdhury
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Calvin Hannah
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I would definitely make this cake again.


Samuel Badigo
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The cake was easy to make and it looked beautiful.


Gunathilaka Raja
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly.


seena thomas
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Rk Mdkarim
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate cake was moist and rich.


felix bobic
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This chocolate mousse cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. The guests raved about it.