CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious chocolate mousse cake:

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Mousse:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. For the chocolate mousse, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Allow it to cool slightly.
6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined.
8. Once the chocolate cake layers are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate mousse over the cake. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining chocolate mousse.
9. Refrigerate the chocolate mousse cake for at least 2 hours or until the mousse is set.
10. Optional: Garnish the cake with grated chocolate, cocoa powder, or fresh berries before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate mousse cake!