Description
Indulge in this Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake featuring a fudgy brownie base, smooth chocolate mousse, and rich ganache. Perfect for any chocolate lover’s dream dessert.
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- Unsweetened chocolate
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- Salt
Chocolate Mousse:
- Semisweet chocolate
- Unflavored gelatin
- Heavy cream
- Granulated sugar
Chocolate Ganache:
- Semisweet chocolate
- Heavy cream
- Unsalted butte
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan.
- Melt chocolate and butter over medium heat, then whisk in sugar. Cool slightly.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla, then fold in dry ingredients. Bake 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Chocolate Mousse:
- Bloom gelatin in cold water. Heat cream and sugar, add gelatin, and mix with melted chocolate.
- Cool to room temperature, whip remaining cream, and fold into chocolate mixture.
- Spread mousse over brownie base. Chill for 2 hours.
- Prepare the Ganache:
- Heat cream and butter. Pour over chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Cool slightly and spread over mousse layer. Chill until set.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve chilled with garnishes like strawberries or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a mocha flavor, add 1 tsp espresso powder to the brownie batter.
- Use white chocolate for the mousse layer for a unique variation.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
