CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE II
Very rich chocolate mousse over a rich chocolate cake layer and topped with chocolate ganache sauce and chopped nuts. Great for special occasions. This cake takes TIME to make, and TIME to set. It's worth every second of preparation, and is a hit every time!
Provided by Krissyp
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan, or use parchment paper liner.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the coffee, oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla and egg. Beat until combined, batter will be thin.
- Pour into springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. When cake is completely cool, remove from pan, cut top of cake level with a knife, and place back into springform pan.
- To make the mousse: Melt 16 ounces chocolate and 1/2 cup butter over double boiler, stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons vanilla, whisk in yolks. In a separate bowl, beat whites until foamy, gradually add sugar, and continue beating until stiff. Fold into chocolate mixture. Whip the 1 1/2 cup cream in a separate bowl and fold into chocolate mixture. Pour over leveled cake in springform pan and set for 1 to 2 days.
- To make the Chocolate Ganache: Chop the 4 ounces of semisweet chocolate. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate and 1/4 cup cream, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. When the cake is completely set, remove from pan and drizzle ganache over the top. Using your hand, gently press chopped nuts into the side of the mousse.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 219.9 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.6 g, Sodium 160.6 mg, Sugar 44.9 g
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Chuks Emmanuel
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mumo Kennedy
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I would definitely make this cake again.
Rana Azam
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less butter and cream next time.
kizza damascus
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Mr Kashu07
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate flavor is not too overpowering. I would definitely make this cake again.
Ogo Ak
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
ALIYA Jutt
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had. The mousse is so light and airy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Binod Bishwokarma
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth it! The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I loved the way the cake looked when it was finished, and it tasted even better than
Arshan Tayyab
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making a chocolate mousse cake from scratch, but I'm so glad I did! This cake is absolutely delicious. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Jerome Cruz
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so rich and decadent, and the mousse is so light and airy. I love the way the chocolate and coffee flavors complement each other. I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit.
Osama Sheikh
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this chocolate mousse cake turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake came out looking just like the picture. It was a big hit with my family and friends, and I'll definitely be making it aga
Vera Xhako
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cake was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The texture was light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I loved the contrast between the creamy mousse and the crunchy chocolate cookie crust.