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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

A rich and decadent triple chocolate mousse cake featuring layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse on a chocolate cake base, perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 chocolate cake layer (9-inch round)
  • 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 6 oz milk chocolate, chopped
  • 6 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
  • 3 tbsp sugar, divided
  • 3 tsp gelatin powder
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate cake layer and let it cool completely.
  2. Bloom gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water and set aside.
  3. Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  4. Whisk 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp sugar to soft peaks for dark chocolate mousse.
  5. Whisk egg yolks with 1 tbsp sugar until pale and thick.
  6. Heat gelatin until dissolved and mix into egg yolks.
  7. Fold melted dark chocolate into egg yolk mixture, then fold in whipped cream gently.
  8. Repeat the melting, whipping, and folding process separately for milk chocolate and white chocolate using remaining cream and sugar.
  9. Place chocolate cake layer in a springform pan.
  10. Spread dark chocolate mousse evenly over cake and chill until set.
  11. Add milk chocolate mousse layer on top and chill until set.
  12. Finish with white chocolate mousse layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  13. Remove from pan and serve chilled.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor. Ensure each mousse layer is fully set before adding the next to maintain distinct layers. This cake is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.

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