Mocha Mousse Cake

Health score
2%
Mocha Mousse Cake
240 min.
12
472kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Mocha Mousse Cake, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. This delightful cake combines the deep, chocolatey goodness of a fudge cake with the luxurious creaminess of a coffee-infused mousse, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for chocolate lovers and coffee aficionados alike, this cake is not just a treat; it's an experience.

With a preparation time of just four hours, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen. The use of a boxed cake mix ensures a moist and fluffy texture, while the addition of coffee-flavored liqueur or cold brewed coffee enhances the cake's flavor profile, making each bite a delightful surprise.

The mousse layer adds an extra dimension of richness, with melted semisweet chocolate chips and whipped cream creating a light yet indulgent texture. Topped with a luscious whipped cream frosting, this Mocha Mousse Cake is not only visually stunning but also a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons hot-brewed coffee cold brewed
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup hot-brewed coffee cold brewed
  • oz semi chocolate chips 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, 2 tablespoons liqueur and the eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  2. Pour into pans.
  3. Bake 8-inch pans 34 to 40 minutes, 9-inch pans 31 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate layers 45 minutes for easier handling.
  4. Meanwhile, to make mousse, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1/4 cup of the whipping cream, the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup liqueur. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture simmers; remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips with whisk until chips are melted. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  5. Pour into large bowl; cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  6. In chilled medium bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream on high speed just until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  7. In another chilled medium bowl, beat topping ingredients on high speed until soft peaks form.
  8. Trim off rounded top of one cake layer.
  9. Cut each cake layer horizontally to make 2 layers. (To cut, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin knife.)
  10. Place 1 layer, cut side up, on serving plate; spread with one-third of the mousse. Repeat with second and third layers. Top with fourth layer, cut side down.
  11. Spread topping over side and top of cake. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories472kcal
Protein5.07%
Fat57.69%
Carbs37.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.84
Glycemic Load
1.4
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.6673913727636%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.16mg
Epicatechin
3.52mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.12kcal
23.61%
Fat:31.28g
48.12%
Saturated Fat:13.81g
86.3%
Carbohydrates:45.42g
15.14%
Net Carbohydrates:42.76g
15.55%
Sugar:29.53g
32.81%
Cholesterol:94.63mg
31.54%
Sodium:330.65mg
14.38%
Alcohol:0.29g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Caffeine:23.89mg
7.96%
Protein:6.19g
12.38%
Copper:0.41mg
20.43%
Phosphorus:196.7mg
19.67%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.28%
Iron:3.06mg
17.03%
Selenium:11.51µg
16.45%
Vitamin K:14.73µg
14.03%
Magnesium:55.62mg
13.9%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.39%
Vitamin A:597.58IU
11.95%
Fiber:2.66g
10.64%
Calcium:97.31mg
9.73%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.7%
Potassium:285.47mg
8.16%
Folate:31.36µg
7.84%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.1%
Vitamin D:0.85µg
5.66%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.42%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.33%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.94%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.53%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.92%