Chocolate Mousse Cake
This recipes features Foothill Farms® Chocolate Mousse Instant Mix to make this delicious dessert!
Recipe Yield
2 cakes
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Chocolate Cake Mix + Ingredients To Make the Mix
- 1 Bag Foothill Farms® Chocolate Mousse Instant Mix
- 2 qts Heavy Cream
- 12 oz Chocolate Chips - Ganache, Semisweet
- 1 1/3 Cup Heavy Cream - Ganache
Instructions
- Make the cake mix according to the manufacturer's recipe. Pour the batter into a greased and floured sheet pan. Bake until done, times will vary based on oven and type of pan used.
- When the cake has cooled, cut into 4 inch wide strips, trimming the tops of the cake to create a flat surface for a uniform cake.
- Follow the instructions on the package to make Mousse
- Place a slice of the cake on a fondant screen and coat with a 1/2 inch thick layer of mousse. Add a second layer, and coat with a 1/2 inch layer of mousse, repeat with an additional layer and top with a final slice.
- With an icing spatula, use additional mousse to fill in any voids or cracks in the sides of the cake to create a smooth surface and flat appearance.
- Assemble Ganache - Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl. Heat the heavy cream over medium heat to just before boiling. Pour cream over chocolate chips and stir with a wire whisk until the chocolate is fully dissolved and is a dark, shiny mixture.
- Take the hot ganache and slowly pour over the top of the cake to cover. Using a spatula smooth the surface, and pour additional Ganache allowing it to flow down the sides smoothing it with a spatula.
- Place additional mousse in a pastry bag and use it to pipe flourishes and decorations to enhance the appearance. Refrigerate until serving.
- Optional: when layering the mouse, place cleaned raspberries, sliced strawberries or cherries to add a twist to the flavor
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