Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Indulge your senses with this decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a delightful dessert that is sure to impress! This impressive cake features three luscious layers of velvety chocolate mousse, each made with different types of chocolate: dark, milk, and white. The contrast of rich flavors and creamy textures creates an unforgettable experience that will be the highlight of any gathering. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or simply a get-together with friends, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or a special treat after dinner.

What truly makes this cake special is not only its delicious taste but also its elegant presentation. The airy mousse layers are easy to slice and serve, revealing a gorgeous marbled effect that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Your guests will be captivated, and they’ll be coming back for seconds before you know it! Dive into the indulgence of chocolate in various forms and bring joy to your table with this stunning dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
• 4 cups heavy cream, divided
• 6 large eggs, separated
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Gather your ingredients for a delightful chocolate experience!

Directions

1. Prep the Chocolates: Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly. Repeat the process for the milk chocolate and then the white chocolate, each in separate bowls.

2. Make the Dark Chocolate Mousse: Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and half of the sugar until pale. Fold in the melted dark chocolate and then gently fold in the whipped cream. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Milk Chocolate Mousse: Repeat the same steps as for the dark chocolate mousse with the milk chocolate using another cup of heavy cream and the remaining sugar.

4. Craft the White Chocolate Mousse: Follow the same steps one more time using the white chocolate and the last cup of heavy cream.

5. Layer the Mousse: In a springform pan, pour the dark chocolate mousse as the base layer. Freeze for 30 minutes until set. Follow with the milk chocolate layer, freeze again for 30 minutes, and finish with the white chocolate layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.

6. Serve: Carefully release the mousse from the springform pan. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Ingredient Substitutions: You can use unsweetened chocolate if you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor. Adjust the sugar according to taste.
• Optional Variations: Add a layer of fruit puree, like raspberry, between the mousse layers for a tangy contrast.
• Storage Tips: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month; just thaw in the fridge before serving.

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 30 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 4 hours 45 minutes (including chilling)
• Servings: 10–12
• Difficulty level: Intermediate

This is what the finished dish looks like when perfectly baked.

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

400kcal

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Prep 30 minutes mins

Cook 15 minutes mins

Total 4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Indulge in a luxurious dessert featuring three distinct layers of chocolate mousse: dark, milk, and white, perfect for any celebration.

Servings 12 servings

Course Celebration, Dessert

Cuisine American, French

Ingredients

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Chocolate Layers

• ▢ 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• ▢ 1 cup milk chocolate, chopped
• ▢ 1 cup white chocolate, chopped

Mousse Base

• ▢ 4 cups heavy cream, divided
• ▢ 6 large eggs, separated
• ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ a pinch salt

Garnish

• ▢ Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Method

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Preparation

1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Repeat the process for the milk chocolate and then the white chocolate, each in separate bowls.

Make the Dark Chocolate Mousse

1. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and half of the sugar until pale.
3. Fold in the melted dark chocolate and then gently fold in the whipped cream. Set aside.

Prepare the Milk Chocolate Mousse

1. Repeat the same steps as for the dark chocolate mousse with the milk chocolate using another cup of heavy cream and the remaining sugar.

Craft the White Chocolate Mousse

1. Follow the same steps one more time using the white chocolate and the last cup of heavy cream.

Layer the Mousse

1. In a springform pan, pour the dark chocolate mousse as the base layer. Freeze for 30 minutes until set.
2. Follow with the milk chocolate layer, freeze again for 30 minutes, and finish with the white chocolate layer.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.

Serve

1. Carefully release the mousse from the springform pan.
2. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories400kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein6gFat28gSaturated Fat17gSodium55mgFiber2gSugar20g

Notes

You can use unsweetened chocolate if you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor. Adjust the sugar according to taste. Optional: Add a layer of fruit puree for a tangy contrast. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge before serving.

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