Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Sally's Baking Addiction · by Sally★ 4.9

Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake

NUTRITION · PER SERVING355M COOK
CAL 39%·PRO 19%
CARBS 84G43% OF CAL
8G FIBER15G OTHER61G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 52G59% OF CAL
25G SAT26G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A rich dark chocolate cake with mousse filling and ganache topping that can be made ahead. Complex flavors from cocoa powder and coffee, ideal for chocolate lovers.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder* (see Notes)
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113g/120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water or black coffee*
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips tossed in 1 Tbsp flour (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water
  • 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 8 ounces (226g) quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped*
  • 2 cups (480g/ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (226g) quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240g/ml) heavy cream
  • optional, for garnish: fresh berries and/or chocolate shavings
PREP
150M
SODIUM
449MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.