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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Indulge in a decadent dessert featuring three layers of rich chocolate mousse, perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mousse Layers
  • 8 oz dark chocolate (60% or higher)
  • 3 large eggs, separated Use for all mousse layers
  • 1/4 cup sugar For dark chocolate mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream For dark chocolate mousse
  • 8 oz milk chocolate
  • 1/4 cup sugar For milk chocolate mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream For milk chocolate mousse
  • 8 oz white chocolate
  • 1/4 cup sugar For white chocolate mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream For white chocolate mousse
  • 1 item chocolate cake base (store-bought or homemade) This serves as the base for the mousse layers
  • to taste shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for decoration Optional decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by baking or selecting your chocolate cake base.
Make the Dark Chocolate Mousse
  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, being careful not to burn it. Let it cool slightly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the melted chocolate until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the chocolate mixture.
  5. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the mousse.
  6. Pour the mixture over your cake base and chill while you whip up the next layer.
Make the Milk Chocolate Mousse
  1. Repeat the same steps as for the dark chocolate mousse, using milk chocolate this time.
Create the White Chocolate Mousse
  1. Follow the same steps as above for the white chocolate mousse, ensuring a creamy consistency.
Layer It Up
  1. Once all mousse layers are prepared and chilled, carefully spoon the milk chocolate mousse over the dark layer, followed by the white chocolate mousse.
  2. Chill again for at least another hour.
Decorate
  1. Top with shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for decoration.

Notes

Don’t worry if your mousse looks a bit lumpy; it’s all part of the magic! Serve with berry sauce to cut richness if desired. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.