CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKES

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Fans of chocolate will fall head over heels for this decadent dessert. The recipe makes two cakes, so it's a wonderful choice for entertaining.-Lisa Angalich, Wheeling, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups water
FROSTING/FINISHING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • 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. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Transfer to two greased 9-in. tart pans with removable bottoms. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Pipe frosting over tops of cakes; sprinkle with grated chocolate. Refrigerate leftovers.

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RaHmAn X LaDla
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I'm allergic to chocolate, so I made this cake with white chocolate instead. It turned out great!


Noyon Sign
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This cake is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the results are amazing.


MD TANJIM
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate mousse cake.


Ravi yadav
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This cake is perfect for a party. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests.


Kanxi Bomjan
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I'm not a fan of chocolate mousse, but I loved this cake. The mousse was light and airy, and the cake was moist and chocolatey.


steff73 p
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This cake is a little too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter cake.


Zahid Miti
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's like eating a cloud.


Mohamad Mamad
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Ben Cash
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This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Aerial Rebel
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions are very clear.


TNS entertainment
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing.


Jacob Lloyd
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.


Carla Maxwell
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Rsshid Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as the one in the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Unknown person
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Family Ubah
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate mousse, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The mousse was light and airy, and the cake was moist and chocolatey.


Priscilla Rico
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


India Foster
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Chandra Magar
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This chocolate mousse cake was a hit with my family! The mousse was rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.