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Ultimate Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake

A rich layered dessert with chocolate cake base, airy strawberry mousse, and silky ganache topping.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup hot water
Strawberry Mousse
  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp gelatin
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Ganache
  • 1 cup dark chocolate
  • 0.5 cup cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients, then wet ingredients and combine.
  3. Bake cake and cool completely.
  4. Prepare strawberry puree and gelatin mixture.
  5. Fold into whipped cream to make mousse.
  6. Layer mousse over cake and chill.
  7. Prepare ganache and pour on top.
  8. Chill, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.