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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Indulge in a decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake with three layers of rich chocolate mousse, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet treat yourself.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate mousse base
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the milk chocolate mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz milk chocolate, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the white chocolate mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
To garnish
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Chocolate Mousse Base
  1. Melt the semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Whisk the eggs and sugar in a separate bowl until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually fold in the melted chocolate until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture.
Layer in the Milk Chocolate Mousse
  1. Melt the milk chocolate and let it cool.
  2. Whisk the eggs and sugar until fluffy, then fold in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
  3. Whip another cup of heavy cream and fold this in gently.
Finally, the White Chocolate Mousse
  1. Repeat the melting and mixing process with the white chocolate.
  2. You should now have three beautiful mousses.
Assemble Your Cake
  1. Start with a layer of the semisweet chocolate mousse in a springform pan. Smooth it out and chill for about 30 minutes until set.
  2. Layer on the milk chocolate mousse, smooth it out, and let it chill.
  3. Add the white chocolate mousse on top and chill the entire cake for at least four hours, or overnight.
Finishing Touches
  1. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and dust the top with cocoa powder or sprinkle with chocolate shavings, if desired.

Notes

Ensure each layer cools sufficiently to set. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Don't stress over any mess during preparation; it's all part of the indulgence.