Description
This Triple Chocolate Berry Mousse Cake is a stunning layered dessert featuring rich chocolate mousse, tangy berry mousse, and a silky chocolate glaze, topped with fresh berries for a show-stopping finish!
Ingredients
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For the chocolate cake base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup hot water
For the chocolate mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the berry mousse:
- 1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet (1 tbsp) gelatin dissolved in 3 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Make the cake base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Combine and bake in a greased 8-inch pan for 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the chocolate mousse: Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold in melted chocolate. Spread over cake and refrigerate.
- Make the berry mousse: Blend berries, sugar, and lemon juice, then strain. Whip heavy cream, then fold in berry puree and dissolved gelatin. Spread over the chocolate mousse layer and refrigerate.
- Make the glaze: Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and pour over the cake.
- Garnish with berries and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Let the cake chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal.
- Swap fresh berries for frozen if needed.
