Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cake Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and lining.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients: milk, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry, then stir in hot water until batter is smooth. Divide into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Mousse Preparation
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until thick.
- Gradually add hot cream to yolk mixture, whisking continuously, then return to saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Divide custard into three parts; melt each chocolate and mix into corresponding custard to form mousses.
- Whip remaining cream to soft peaks and fold into each mousse mixture gently.
Cake Assembly and Ganache
- Place first cake layer on a plate, spread dark chocolate mousse, top with second layer, and add white chocolate mousse.
- Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours to set mousse.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over milk chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the chilled cake, refrigerate again for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use high-quality chocolate for a rich flavor.
