Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this Black Tie Mousse Cake recipe. Layered with rich chocolate cake, velvety dark chocolate cheesecake, and creamy mascarpone custard, this cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. Topped with luscious chocolate icing and ganache frosting, it’s perfect for any special occasion or when you simply want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake Layer:
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- 1 large egg, at room temperature
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- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
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- ¾ cup granulated sugar
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- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
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- ½ teaspoon salt
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- ½ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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- ½ cup vegetable oil
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- ½ cup boiling water
Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
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- 1½ cups dark chocolate chips
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- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 packages), softened
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- ½ cup granulated sugar
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mascarpone Cheese Custard Layer:
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- 1 cup heavy cream
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- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
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- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark and White Chocolate Icing:
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- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
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- ¼ cup heavy cream
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- ½ cup white chocolate chips
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- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
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- ¾ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
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- ½ cup heavy cream
Garnish:
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- Mini chocolate chips for the sides
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- Chocolate syrup for plate decoration
Instructions
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- Chocolate Cake Base:
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- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
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- In a sizable bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt by whisking them together.
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- Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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- Gradually add boiling water and stir until well combined. The batter will be thin.
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- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.
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- Chocolate Cake Base:
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- Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
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- Melt the chocolate chips and set aside to cool slightly.
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- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
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- Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate.
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- Pour over the cooled cake base in the pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20-25 minutes.
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- Let cool, then chill in the fridge while preparing the next layer.
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- Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
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- Mascarpone Cheese Custard Layer:
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- Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until it forms soft peaks.
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- Gently fold in mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
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- Spread over the chilled cheesecake layer. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
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- Mascarpone Cheese Custard Layer:
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- Chocolate Icing and Ganache Frosting:
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- For the icing, melt dark and white chocolate chips with heavy cream separately. Let cool slightly, then spread over the custard layer, creating swirls with both chocolates.
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- For the ganache, heat the cream until hot but not boiling. Pour the mixture onto the chocolate chips, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and then mix until smooth.
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- Pour over the cake, smoothing out to cover completely.
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- Chocolate Icing and Ganache Frosting:
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- Finishing Touches:
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- Firmly press mini chocolate chips onto the sides of the cake.
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- Drizzle chocolate syrup in a decorative pattern on each plate before serving.
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- Finishing Touches:
Notes
- Layer Preparation: Chill each layer thoroughly before adding the next to ensure clean separation and prevent mixing.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all dairy products, such as cream cheese and mascarpone, are at room temperature for smoother blending and consistent texture.
- Chocolate Handling: When melting chocolate, stir frequently and avoid overheating to prevent burning or graininess.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Black Tie Mousse Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Mascarpone Custard Cake, Chocolate Ganache Cake