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Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
Rich chocolate cake layers topped with silky dark chocolate mousse—an elegant dessert that looks impressive but comes together with simple techniques.
★★★★☆
(405 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time2 hr 30 min
Bake time25 min
Total time5 hr 55 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2
1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
3
3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder* (see Notes)
4
2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*
5
2 teaspoons baking soda
6
1 teaspoon baking powder
7
1 teaspoon salt
8
3/4 cup (180g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
9
1/2 cup (113g/120ml) vegetable oil
10
2 large eggs, at room temperature
11
1/2 cup (120g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
12
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
13
1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water or black coffee*
14
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips tossed in 1 Tbsp flour (optional)
15
1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water
16
1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
17
8 ounces (226g) quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped*
18
2 cups (480g/ml) heavy cream, cold
19
2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
20
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
21
8 ounces (226g) quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
22
1 cup (240g/ml) heavy cream
23
optional, for garnish: fresh berries and/or chocolate shavings
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