Description
Indulge in this decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that will satisfy every chocolate lover’s dream! It features rich dark chocolate, smooth milk chocolate, and light white chocolate mousse layered over a soft chocolate sponge cake, topped with a glossy chocolate glaze, and finished with fresh mint and chocolate chunks. Perfect for a special occasion or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 layer chocolate sponge cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 8 oz milk chocolate, melted
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 3 tsp gelatin, divided
- 1/2 cup water (for dissolving gelatin)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chocolate Layers:
- Dark Chocolate Mousse: Dissolve 1 tsp gelatin in 2 tbsp water. Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the melted dark chocolate and dissolved gelatin. Spread the mixture over the sponge cake layer and refrigerate.
- Milk Chocolate Mousse: Repeat the process with 1 tsp gelatin, 2 tbsp water, and the milk chocolate. Spread on top of the dark chocolate mousse and refrigerate.
- White Chocolate Mousse: Repeat the process for the white chocolate layer. Spread over the milk chocolate mousse and refrigerate again.
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Make the Chocolate Glaze:
Heat 1/2 cup cream and pour over 8 oz dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly and pour over the chilled cake. Smooth it out evenly. -
Garnish:
Decorate with fresh mint leaves and extra chocolate chunks for an elegant finish. -
Chill and Serve:
Allow the cake to set in the fridge for at least 2–3 hours before slicing and serving. Enjoy the layers of chocolate bliss!
Notes
- Ensure the mousse layers are fully set before adding the next one.
- You can use a store-bought chocolate sponge cake to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of the cake)
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg