Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mousse Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg (18.25 oz) dark chocolate fudge cake mix, like Duncan Hines; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3 None eggs; 1 pkg dark chocolate mousse mix, like Dr. Oetker; 1 cup non-fat milk; 1 pkg (16 oz) chocolate frosting; 2 cups light whipped cream; 1 pint fresh raspberries; 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate; None None fresh mint, for garnish; None None chocolate shavings (to cover sides of the cake)

Servings: persons

1 pkg (18.25 oz) dark chocolate fudge cake mix, like Duncan Hines
1 cup water
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 None eggs
1 pkg dark chocolate mousse mix, like Dr. Oetker
1 cup non-fat milk
1 pkg (16 oz) chocolate frosting
2 cups light whipped cream
1 pint fresh raspberries
1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
None None fresh mint, for garnish
None None chocolate shavings (to cover sides of the cake)

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease three 9-inch cake pans. With electric mixer on low speed, beat cake mix, water, applesauce and eggs 30 for seconds. Increase the speed to medium speed. Beat for 2 mins. Divide batter among pans. Bake for 15 to 18 mins or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 mins. Unmold and cool completely.
2
In a mixing bowl, whip mousse mix and milk for 5 mins or until thick. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half the mousse. Repeat with the second layer. Cover with third layer.
3
Coat the cake top and sides with frosting. Cover the sides with chocolate shavings. Fill a piping bag fitted with open star tip, like Wilton 1M. Fill with whipped cream. Pipe rosettes around the edge of the cake. Fill the center with raspberries. Drizzle with chocolate.

1466

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg (18.25 oz) dark chocolate fudge cake mix, like Duncan Hines, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 None eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mousse Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

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