The cake was moist, the mousse was the perfect creamy texture and the whole thing was wonderfully chocolatey.Chocolate Mousse Cake never goes out of style.Get my fav tips to take your cakes & cupcakes to the next level.I’ve made dozens of brownie mousse cakes but it’s time for brownies to step aside and for chocolate cake to step in.I believe that anyone can make this recipe! It makes fabulous cupcakes, sheet cakes or layers cakes. I’m drooling here.Thanks Wendy! My mission is to bring families back to the dinner table through meal ideas that everyone will love!Discover what we're reading over at Lynchburg Reads!Bringing Families Together at the Dinner Table!Stir in milk and vanilla extract, if using, to reach desired consistency.To assemble the cake, place the first layer top-side down on a cake plate. Add frosting to this layer and spread out evenly. I hope you enjoy some of them! Hi Cheryl- yes you sure can make it in a 9-inch pan. Cakes are always one of my best desserts. Slice and serve immediately. Cake: 3 ounces semisweet or bitter sweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup flat cola 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch processed) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
Add 1/3 of the frosting to the top of the cake layer and spread it out evenly. Repeat this with the 3rd layer, and spread the remaining frosting out on the top layer. Or would I need to adjust the recipe up somehow?When approaching this recipe, just take it layer by layer. I love love love my chocolate cake recipe. Place the second layer on top of the first layer, top-side down. But, all I have is 9 inch cake pans. Would this recipe work for that? First bake the cake, then make the chocolate mousse and once the mousse has set then add the ganache and whipped cream topping. I followed the instructions almost to the letter, with the exception of subbing milk for coffee in the cake and baking in a 9-inch cake pan. Take the second layer and level off the rounded top with a knife or cake leveler.
Before my father-in-law passed away, he would request a cake for our weekly Sunday family meals. Thanks for all the great recipes!
I pinned this page!This recipe is best when made the night before and allowed to completely cool prior to frosting. This Chocolate Mousse Cake is a layer of moist chocolate cake with a fluffy chocolate mousse, covered with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate whipped cream.. Bring on alllll the chocolate. No adjustments needed other than baking time.Thank you so much Lauren!
For 3 layers, divide batter evenly between two 8-inch round cake pans and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. The cake itself is pretty simple, as is the mousse. It makes fabulous cupcakes, sheet cakes or layers cakes. Even for a short time, the freezer can help keep the cake from crumbling when your frosting.I'm Shelly - the actual mama behind the 'Lynchburg Mama'.
This is awesome to hear and I am so glad you enjoyed it!I love love love my chocolate cake recipe. I didn’t have any experience working with gelatin, but it was very simple. But until I made this mousse cake, I have never baked it as a single layer.This cake is absolutely delicious. Just take it one step, one layer at a time. It just takes a few steps to get there. I plan to make it this weekend for the second time. Cake Layers: You can bake this cake in either 2 or 3 layers.
It’s absolutely divine!Thanks so much Dana! I like to put mine in the freezer (covered and wrapped with plenty of clear wrap). Notes. But until I made this mousse cake, I have never baked it as a single layer. I promise, the results are worth it!Seems like a no brainer, right?This looks great!
My daughter wants me to make it for her birthday.
Enjoy!Don't settle for less than a perfect chocolate layer cake!Perfectly gorgeous cake. A Chocolate Layer Cake recipe is what every chocolate-lover needs!