It was my husband’s birthday right after Mother’s Day. I knew I needed to make him a chocolate cake because that’s his absolute favorite. I had leftover mousse from my Mother’s Day crepes and decided to create this cake. It was tasty and a hit with him and the family. You could use whatever chocolate cake you want as the base. I just used one from a box. It’s easy to make but looks so impressive.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
2 prepared 8″ or 9″ round chocolate cakes (I just used a Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge cake)
Chocolate Mousse (I have posted this before so follow the link. I used leftover mousse, but I would recommend making a double batch for the center)
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (This is the link to the frosting recipe I used from Southern Living that is found on MyRecipes.com. I just made one recipe and it was just enough to cover the cake. Next time, I’ll do 1 1/2 recipes to give some more frosting to decorate the cake.)
Place one of the round cakes on your serving plate and top with chocolate mousse. Top with remaining cake round and frost entire cake with chocolate buttercream frosting. Be careful at the spots where the chocolate mousse is. You need to get the frosting to just cover those spots, if you spread to much in those areas the chocolate mousse can get mixed into the frosting. Keep cake in the refrigerator until ready to serve. You can bring it out a little before serving to allow the frosting to soften.
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I found it…thanks!
Lori, you should be able to find it near the jello. It is usually found on the top shelf of my grocery store. The brand I use is Knox. It's in packaging that's orange and white with a slice of cheesecake on it. Here's a link to see what the package looks like. http://brands.kraftfoods.com/knox/I hope this helps.
Laura
Hi! I am hoping to make this cake over the weekend, but I couldn't find unflavored gelatin. Maybe I was looking in the wrong place (Jell-o)? Could you tell me what brand you use and where I can find it at the supermarket?
Thanks!
Ok, this chocolate mousse cake looks totally perfect! How did you get it to look so even and exact? Beautiful! And your photography skills are excellent. I will definitely have to check back often to see what other treats you create!
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That looks amazing and perfect!
Wow, that looks GORGEOUS! I’m sure it was amazing. I have this killer recipe for a chocolate slow cooker cake recipe that this reminds me of. Wish I knew where it was… We served it at a preparedness party I hosted. http://tinyurl.com/cq4oum
I’ll have to find it and blog it!
Yes, this picture went through photo shop. I usually have to use photo shop for all my pictures. Lightening is hardly ever perfect for me. That’s probably the thing I have to do the most to help make the picture pretty!
Did you photoshop this image?
i love how perfect this slice looks. gorgeous!!
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I am drooling! YUMMY!!!
Wow, that’s impressive!
i have to second melanie on the apple tart!! SO easy, SO delicious and now all my friends know about it! i am loving this cake. i am going to make it with my girls tonight while the boys are out camping! YUM!!
yum!
This looks amazing…I’m going to try to make this for Father’s Day. I wanted to add…have you seen the apple tart just posted on Pioneer Woman? It’s so easy I’ve been telling everyone about it…
Laura you are so smart! I never thought to use the chocolate mousse in cake, but this is perfect!!
Laura
That looks like one luscious piece of cake! I love all that thick chocolate mousse frosting!