Mocha Mousse Cake

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Mocha Mousse Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot brewed coffee

For the Mocha Mousse:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Ganache:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Slowly add the hot coffee to the batter, mixing continuously until smooth. The batter will be thin.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the Mocha Mousse:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and espresso powder. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
6. Refrigerate the mousse for at least 1 hour before assembling the cake.

Make the Ganache:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Let the ganache cool slightly before using.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of mocha mousse on top.
2. Place the second cake layer on top of the mousse.
3. Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
4. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Enjoy your Mocha Mousse Cake!