Layered Marvel: Triple Chocolate Mousse Delight with Glossy Ganache Finish
Certainly, here’s a dessert recipe inspired by the Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake:
Layered Triple Chocolate Mousse Dessert
Ingredients:
For the Cake Layers:
– 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake batter)
– Ingredients required for the cake mix (eggs, oil, water, as per package instructions)
For the Mousse Layers:
– Dark Chocolate Mousse:
– 7 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
– 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– Milk Chocolate Mousse:
– 7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
– 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– White Chocolate Mousse:
– 7 ounces white chocolate, chopped
– 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Ganache:
– 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- 1. Prepare Cake Layers: Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe. Allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally into three even layers.
- 2. Dark Chocolate Mousse Layer:
– In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
– Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until well combined.
– Spread the dark chocolate mousse evenly over the bottom cake layer. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer. - 3. Milk Chocolate Mousse Layer:
– Repeat the same process as the dark chocolate mousse layer, using the milk chocolate.
- 4. White Chocolate Mousse Layer:
– Again, repeat the process for the white chocolate mousse layer, using the white chocolate. - 5. Chill the Cake: Once all three layers of mousse are added, cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- 6. Prepare Ganache:
– Heat the heavy cream until it’s just about to boil.
– Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. - 7. Finish the Cake: Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 8. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for an additional 30 minutes to set the ganache. Slice and serve chilled.