Elsie'S Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Name: Elsie'S Chocolate Mousse Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix; 1 1/3 cups water; 1/2 cup oil; 3 eggs; MOUSSE FILLING; 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk); 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 (3 5/8 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix (4 serving size package); 1 cup whipping cream, stiffly whipped

Servings: persons

CAKE
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
MOUSSE FILLING
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
1/2 cup cold water
1 (3 5/8 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix (4 serving size package)
1 cup whipping cream, stiffly whipped

1
Preheat oven to 350F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
2
Mix together the cake ingredients and beat on low for 30 seconds until combined and then another 2 minutes on medium. Pour cake batter into the prepared 9 inch pans.
3
Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until cake is done. Cool cake for 10-20 minutes in pans and then remove from pans and cool thoroughly.
4
In a large mixer bowl, beat the condensed milk and chocolate until well blended.
5
Gradually beat in water then pudding mix until smooth.
6
Chill for at least 30 minutes.
7
Beat again until smooth.
8
Fold in whipped cream (which has been previously stiffly whipped).
9
Chill again for at least 1 hour.
10
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and top with 1 1/2 cups of the mousse mixture (a metal spatula works best for even spreading).
11
Top with remaining cake layer and frost sides and top of cake with remaining mousse.
12
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
13
Garnish with fresh berries or shaved chocolate ribbons if desired.
14
STORE covered in the refrigerator.

1184

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix, 1 1/3 cups water, 1/2 cup oil, and more.

Yes, Elsie'S 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.

Elsie'S Chocolate Mousse Cake

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