Calling all chocolate lovers! This decadent cake is your dream come true. Layers of rich chocolate cake are filled with a creamy chocolate mousse and topped with a luxurious chocolate ganache drip. Feel free to get creative and add your favorite chocolatey decorations for a truly over-the-top celebration of all things chocolate!
Ingredients:
For the Dreamy Chocolate Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (not buttermilk substitute!)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee (brewed)
For the Luscious Chocolate Mousse Filling:
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Silky Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dramatic Chocolate Ganache Drip:
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
¼ cup heavy cream
For the Chocolate Overload Decorations (go wild!):
Chocolate shavings
Chocolate curls
Brownie bites
Chocolate truffles
Mini chocolate chips
Chocolate candies (M&M’s, Hershey’s Kisses, etc.) – Pick your favorites!
Instructions:
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