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Chocolate Mousse Cake II

SUBMITTED BY: Kristin Pan PHOTO BY: DESSERTQUEEN55

"Very rich chocolate mousse over a rich chocolate cake layer and topped with chocolate ganache sauce and chopped nuts. Great for special occasions. This cake takes TIME to make, and TIME to set. It's worth every second of preparation, and is a hit every time!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 33 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch springform pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
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  • 16 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 8 egg whites
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan, or use parchment paper liner.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the coffee, oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla and egg. Beat until combined, batter will be thin.
  3. Pour into springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. When cake is completely cool, remove from pan, cut top of cake level with a knife, and place back into springform pan.
  4. To make the mousse: Melt 16 ounces chocolate and 1/2 cup butter over double boiler, stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons vanilla, whisk in yolks. In a separate bowl, beat whites until foamy, gradually add sugar, and continue beating until stiff. Fold into chocolate mixture. Whip the 1 1/2 cup cream in a separate bowl and fold into chocolate mixture. Pour over leveled cake in springform pan and set for 1 to 2 days.
  5. To make the Chocolate Ganache: Chop the 4 ounces of semisweet chocolate. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate and 1/4 cup cream, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. When the cake is completely set, remove from pan and drizzle ganache over the top. Using your hand, gently press chopped nuts into the side of the mousse.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by CREATIVESPACESID
This cake is really elegant however DO NOT try to make it without a springform pan. I tried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by CHCOOPER
This cake may be a little labor intensive, but it is well worth the effort. Not only is it a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CHOCOLUV
absoulutaly delicious!! too die for ( the calories were worth it ) i loved this cake but had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by FRANKIEO
I tried this recipe twice, the first time the mousse was too runny .the second time I reduced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by RIKELLE
OH MY GOODNESS! This was DELICIOUS!!! I used this recipe for a formal dinner party and my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by T. MC. G.
Mmm... Three thumbs up! You were right about the hit part... I almost got mobbed. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by LOHSE
The best chocolate cake my family and our friends have ever had! It looks like ready made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by SADALSUND
This recipe is fantastic, and VERY rich. I had many compliments when I made this. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by Kat
I've made this recipe twice now, the first time i made is exactally as the recipe states but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by DESSERTQUEEN55