CHOCOLATE LOVER'S MOUSSE TORTE

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With layer after luscious layer of creamy filling and cake, Chocolate Lover's Mousse Torte proves irresistible every time. -Brenda Fisher, Stella, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/3 cups whole milk
FILLING:
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease paper., 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. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating just until combined. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Carefully remove waxed paper., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature., Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Beat in confectioners' sugar mixture and vanilla. While beating, gradually add gelatin until stiff peaks form., Trim cake edges; cut crosswise into fourths. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup filling. Repeat layers three times. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Morya Spencer
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This was my first time making a chocolate mousse torte, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mousse is so rich and creamy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect complement. I'll definitely


Kayla Compton
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I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zohoor Nazari
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This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love the way the two textures complement each other. It's a bit of work to mak


Senulah Hawari
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this torte a try. I'm so glad I did! It turned out perfectly. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bakare Omotolani
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This torte is a bit of work to make, but it's definitely worth it. The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love the way the two textures complement each other. It's the perfect dessert for a


Dilukshi Harshani
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this aga


Michelle Pena
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This torte is absolutely divine! The mousse is so rich and decadent, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love the way the two textures complement each other. It's a bit of work to make, but it's definitely worth it.


Rehan Bashir
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte! The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is not too sweet. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion, or even just a weeknight treat.


Angelo Perez
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This was my first time making a chocolate mousse torte, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mousse is so rich and creamy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect complement. I'll definitely


Dwayne McDonald
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I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


zero two
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This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love the way the two textures complement each other. It's a bit of work to mak


Sufdar Khan
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this torte a try. I'm so glad I did! It turned out perfectly. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Roberto Hernandez
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This torte is a bit of work to make, but it's definitely worth it. The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love the way the two textures complement each other. It's the perfect dessert for a


Francis Emmanuel
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this aga


Martin Asamoah
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This torte is absolutely divine! The mousse is so rich and decadent, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love the way the two textures complement each other. It's a bit of work to make, but it's definitely worth it.


Michael Lohr
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte! The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is not too sweet. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion, or even just a weeknight treat.


Joshua Canfield
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This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! I was a little intimidated at first, but the recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mousse is so rich and creamy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect comp


Aaron McCarroll AM2AM PAINTING PLUS
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I've made this torte a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


RedCxpe
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This chocolate mousse torte is a real showstopper! It's so rich and decadent, and the mousse is so light and airy. I love the way the chocolate ganache glaze sets off the whole thing. It's definitely a special occasion dessert, but it's worth the eff