BAKED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
My mother made this chocolate mousse cake for me once or twice a year if I was fortunate, and it was the cake I requested for my birthday every year. If you are looking for a quick recipe, you will want to skip this one, but if you have the time it's well worth the investment. The chocolate lover will appreciate its light texture, but the highlight is certainly the rich chocolate flavor. I hope you give it a try, and enjoy it as much as I have over the years.
Provided by Rachel
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Mix boiling water and cocoa powder for cake together in a small mixing bowl until smooth. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, pour in oil, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and cooled cocoa mixture. Mix using a wooden spoon just until smooth.
- Sprinkle cream of tartar over egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Beat using an electric mixer on high speed until very stiff peaks form. Pour cake batter over egg white mixture and fold gently using a whisk with an under-and-over motion; be sure not to overmix, but to also fully incorporate ingredients. Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cake cool in the pan for 1 1/2 hours. Loosen with a spatula and transfer to a plate.
- Add cold water to a glass bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top; allow to soften. Place bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water. Heat and stir until gelatin is fully dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Beat mixture using an electric mixer until stiff; keep mousse in refrigerator until needed.
- Cut a 1-inch slice crosswise from the top of the cooled cake and set aside. Outline a cavity in the cake using a sharp knife, leaving 1-inch walls around cake side and bottom. Carefully remove cake from the cavity using a spoon; reserve.
- Measure 2 1/2 cups of mousse filling and fold in gelatin. Fill the cake cavity and replace top of cake. Mix 1/2 cup filling with cake crumbs and fill center hole of cake. Frost the top and sides with remaining filling. Refrigerate until set, 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.3 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 190.6 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 369.9 mg, Sugar 45.2 g
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Mursaleen Khan
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.
FERDOUS HASAN ABIR
[email protected]This is the best chocolate mousse cake I've ever had! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Archie Murphy
[email protected]The cake was a little too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good. I would try a different recipe next time.
Randeepa Lahiru
[email protected]This cake is my go-to dessert for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Cherish Murray
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The mousse was too sweet and the cake was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
Vishnu Bheel
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mrs Abigel
[email protected]The cake was delicious, but it was a little too rich for my taste. I would try a different recipe next time.
Abigail Lukins
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, yet easy to make. I've made it for everything from birthday parties to holiday gatherings, and it's always a hit.
Sodaba Sharifi
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the mousse was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
Juel khan
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! The mousse is light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. The cake is also very moist and has a perfect crumb. I will definitely be making this again.
Jennifer Washington
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the mousse was delicious. I would try a different cake recipe next time.
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[email protected]This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tim Dermoss
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Elijah Vega
[email protected]This is the best chocolate mousse cake I've ever had! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Bandhu tv
[email protected]The mousse was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cake was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less sugar in the mousse.
Nasrina Aktar
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Clinton Rutabanzibwa
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake was a hit at my dinner party! The mousse was light and airy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. The cake was also very moist and had a perfect crumb. I will definitely be making this again.