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Mocha Mousse Cake

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A rich and decadent Mocha Mousse Cake combining layers of chocolate cake with creamy mocha mousse, perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for mousse)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for mousse)
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules (for mousse)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for mousse)
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in hot brewed coffee until batter is smooth.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely.
  9. For the mousse: In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of cream until just simmering, then remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and coffee granules until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  10. In a mixing bowl, whip the remaining 1/2 cup of cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
  11. Fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate-coffee mixture until well combined.
  12. Spread the mousse over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
  13. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the mousse is completely set before slicing the cake.
  • You can make the cake a day ahead and add the mousse layer before serving.
  • For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee slightly.

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