This Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is a chocoholic’s dream come true, featuring three distinct layers of luxurious chocolate mousse—dark, milk, and white—each sitting atop a moist chocolate sponge base. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, this cake provides a delightful taste journey from the deep intensity of dark chocolate to the creamy lightness of white chocolate, making each slice a decadent indulgence.
Why You’ll Love This:
This cake is the ultimate celebration of chocolate, offering not just one but three types of chocolate experiences in a single dessert. The different layers not only provide a stunning visual contrast but also a variety of chocolate flavors that melt together in your mouth, creating a sophisticated profile that’s hard to resist. The smooth, airy mousse paired with the rich sponge base offers a perfect combination of textures that’s both satisfying and luxurious.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for any celebration where chocolate is welcomed, from birthdays and anniversaries to festive holiday gatherings. It’s also perfect for dinner parties or as a special weekend treat. Each layer of mousse can be made in advance, making the assembly simple and stress-free on the day of your event.
Decoration Tips:
For an elegant finish, dust the top layer with cocoa powder or grated chocolate. You can also garnish with chocolate curls, gold leaf, or fresh berries for added color and texture. A drizzle of chocolate sauce or caramel can be added just before serving for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients:
- For the Chocolate Sponge Base:
- 1 egg
- 50g sugar
- 60ml oil
- 60ml milk
- 68g flour
- 15g cocoa powder
- 2.5g baking powder
- For the Dark Chocolate Mousse:
- 150g heavy cream (30% fat)
- 80g dark chocolate
- 60ml milk
- 1 sheet gelatin
- For the Milk Chocolate Mousse:
- 150g heavy cream (30% fat)
- 80g milk chocolate
- 60ml milk
- 1 sheet gelatin
- For the White Chocolate Mousse:
- 150g heavy cream (30% fat)
- 80g white chocolate
- 60ml milk
- 1 sheet gelatin
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chocolate Sponge:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Whisk together the egg and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the oil and milk.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and fold gently to combine.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the Mousses:
- For each chocolate mousse (dark, milk, and white), start by soaking the gelatin sheet in cold water until soft.
- Heat the milk gently and dissolve the squeezed gelatin into it.
- Melt the corresponding chocolate separately and mix with the warm milk. Let it cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Pour each mousse layer over the cooled sponge, allowing each layer to set in the fridge before adding the next.
- Assemble and Chill:
- Start with the dark chocolate mousse, followed by the milk chocolate, and finish with the white chocolate layer.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to set the mousses completely.
- Serve:
- Remove from the fridge, decorate as desired, and slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.
Enjoy this sublime Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a layered dessert that’s as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat!
