Description
Rich chocolate cake layers with airy mousse and glossy ganache create an indulgent dessert for gatherings. This no-fail recipe delivers deep flavor using everyday ingredients. Perfect for chocolate enthusiasts seeking celebration-worthy treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round pans and line bottoms with parchment.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
- Mix oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla in separate bowl; stir into dry ingredients until smooth.
- Gradually add hot water; batter will thin. Divide evenly between pans.
- Bake 25 minutes until toothpick tests clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes then on rack fully.
- For mousse heat 1/2 cup cream to simmer; pour over chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes then stir smooth.
- Whip remaining 1 1/2 cups cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks; fold in chocolate mixture. Chill 1 hour.
- For ganache heat cream to simmer; pour over chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes then stir glossy. Cool 10 minutes.
- Place one cake on plate; spread half mousse on top. Add second cake; frost sides and top with remaining mousse.
- Pour ganache over top letting it drip down sides. Chill 2 hours until set.
Notes
- The total time includes 1 hour chilling for mousse and 2 hours chilling for the finished cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American