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Supreme Chocolate Cake

Irresistible Supreme Chocolate Cake with Silky Mousse Filling

This Supreme Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover’s delight, featuring silky mousse filling and glossy ganache, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour for a lighter texture
  • 2 cups granulated sugar or coconut sugar for a less refined option
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder can use Dutch-processed cocoa for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it is fresh
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder ensure it is fresh
  • 1 teaspoon table salt enhances flavor
  • 1½ cups hot water activates cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder can be omitted
  • 3 large eggs ensure they are room temperature
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt can swap for sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract avoid imitation
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 2 cups chocolate chips dark chocolate recommended
  • ½ cup Nutella can increase chocolate chips for purer taste
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup butter optional, for shine

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Double boiler
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix hot water and espresso powder in a separate bowl until dissolved.
  4. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, yogurt, and vanilla; whisk until light.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, then blend in espresso solution.
  6. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For the mousse, dissolve cocoa powder in hot water, melt chocolate chips, and whip heavy cream.
  9. Combine cooled chocolate with whipped cream and Nutella; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  10. Slice each cake layer horizontally to create four layers for assembly.
  11. Layer cake with mousse, reserving some for the top, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  12. Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring over chocolate chips until smooth; pour over chilled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Use a serrated knife for even slicing and refrigerate mousse before assembly to prevent slippage.

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