MOCHA MOUSSE CAKE
Love mocha? This ultra-chocolaty layer cake is a mocha lover's dream!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, 2 tablespoons liqueur and the eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
- Bake 8-inch pans 34 to 40 minutes, 9-inch pans 31 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate layers 45 minutes for easier handling.
- Meanwhile, to make mousse, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1/4 cup of the whipping cream, the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup liqueur. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture simmers; remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips with whisk until chips are melted. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour into large bowl; cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
- In chilled medium bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream on high speed just until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- In another chilled medium bowl, beat topping ingredients on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Trim off rounded top of one cake layer. Cut each cake layer horizontally to make 2 layers. (To cut, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin knife.) Place 1 layer, cut side up, on serving plate; spread with one-third of the mousse. Repeat with second and third layers. Top with fourth layer, cut side down. Spread topping over side and top of cake. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g
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Umar Shaikh
[email protected]Two thumbs up for this recipe!
Brenda Bowden
[email protected]This mocha mousse cake is truly a masterpiece. It's a must-try for all chocolate lovers.
Stephen Karanja
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prince Mohin
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Anthony Tobi
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Yoto back
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he absolutely loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Deejay Symo
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Ahsan Changar
[email protected]The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better. The mousse was rich and creamy, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.
Jakir Hosain
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems.
Alyna Kings
[email protected]This mocha mousse cake was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The combination of chocolate and coffee flavors was perfect, and the mousse was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.