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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

1 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @butternutbakery6 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • granulated sugarPantry200 g
  • dark brown sugarPantry100 g
  • vegetable oilPantry120 ml
  • eggs (at room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • sour creamDairy120 g
  • vanilla extractPantry10 ml
  • flourGrains200 g
  • cocoa powderPantry60 g
  • baking sodaPantry6 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • hot coffee (hot)Beverages240 ml
  • instant espressoPantry6 g
  • dark chocolate (chopped)Pantry250 g
  • milkDairy250 ml
  • egg yolksDairy3 pieces
  • heavy cream (divided)Dairy400 ml
  • gelatin (bloomed)Pantry8 g
  • egg whitesDairy3 pieces
  • chocolate ganache (for topping)Pantry200 g

per serving

Nutrition

368kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×4
  • Springform pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the chocolate cake batter

    • Combine the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream and vanilla.
    • Mix in the dry ingredients.
    • Mix in the hot coffee.
    Step 1

  2. Bake the cake

    • Bake at 175 °C for about 30 minutes.
    • Let the cake cool completely.
    Step 2

  3. Level and soak the cake

    • Clean the ring and level off the top of the cake.
    • Put the ring back on.
    • Soak the cake with a mixture of warm water, instant espresso and cocoa powder.
    Step 3

  4. Melt the chocolate for the mousse

    • Melt the dark chocolate and milk together over a bowl of simmering water.
    • Let it cool slightly, then whisk in the egg yolks.
    Step 4

  5. Add the gelatin

    • Heat the heavy cream until steaming.
    • Melt the bloomed gelatin into the warm cream.
    Step 5

  6. Whip the cream and egg whites

    • Whip the cream in a bowl until light and fluffy.
    • Whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
    Step 6

  7. Fold the mousse

    • Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
    • Fold in the whipped egg whites.
    Step 7

  8. Chill the mousse

    • Pour the mousse over the cake layer.
    • Chill overnight so the thick layer of mousse can set.
    Step 8

  9. Release and top with ganache

    • Release the cake from the ring.
    • Top with the chocolate ganache.
    Step 9
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