Now we’re entering dessert royalty territory 👑—the Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake. It’s rich, elegant, and totally dreamy with three decadent layers: dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse stacked over a fudgy base. This one wows. 🍫🍫🍫
🍰 Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Layers:
- Fudgy Brownie or Chocolate Cake Base
- Dark Chocolate Mousse
- Milk Chocolate Mousse
- White Chocolate Mousse
(optional: glaze or cocoa dusting on top)
📋 Ingredients:
For the Base (Brownie-style):
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ⅓ cup flour
- Pinch of salt
For Each Mousse Layer (repeat x3 with different chocolates):
- 4 oz chocolate (dark, milk, white – separately)
- ¾ cup heavy cream (chilled)
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin + 1 tbsp water (optional but helps firmness)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter & chocolate. Stir in sugar, then eggs & vanilla. Fold in flour & salt.
- Bake in a springform pan for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Make the Mousses:
- For each layer:
- Bloom gelatin in cold water (if using).
- Melt chocolate until smooth.
- Whip cream to soft peaks.
- Stir bloomed gelatin into warm chocolate (optional).
- Fold whipped cream into chocolate gently until fully incorporated.
- Spread dark chocolate mousse on cooled base. Chill 30 mins.
- Add milk chocolate mousse, chill again.
- Add white chocolate mousse, smooth top. Chill 4+ hours or overnight.
3. Finish:
- Top with chocolate curls, ganache drizzle, or dust with cocoa powder or shaved chocolate.
🍴 Pro Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate—it makes all the difference.
- A springform pan or acetate strip helps keep layers clean and sharp.
- Can freeze it for slicing perfection.
Would you like a decadent, high-end visual of this beauty—with glossy mousse layers and a chocolate garnish? I can create one that looks straight out of a pâtisserie window!
