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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is a rich, multi-layered dessert featuring a fudgy brownie base, smooth chocolate mousse, and glossy ganache topping. Elegant and indulgent, it’s the perfect make-ahead centerpiece for chocolate lovers and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • Brownie Base:
  • 6 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate Mousse Layer:
  • ¾ teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1½ cups cold heavy cream, divided
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Ganache Topping:
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 9 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment.
  2. In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar.
  3. Let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  5. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  6. To make the mousse, bloom gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Heat ½ cup cream with sugar until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate with gelatin. Stir until smooth and let cool to room temp.
  7. Whip remaining 1 cup cream to medium-stiff peaks. Fold a third into chocolate to lighten, then fold in remainder until smooth.
  8. Spread mousse over cooled brownie layer. Chill in the fridge while preparing ganache.
  9. For ganache, heat cream and butter until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy.
  10. Let ganache cool slightly, then pour over mousse. Smooth top and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set fully.

Notes

  • Ensure each layer is cooled/set before adding the next for clean slices.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to brownie batter to enhance chocolate depth.
  • Top with chocolate curls, berries, or chopped nuts for presentation.
  • Use a hot, clean knife for neat slices.

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