Luscious Black Forest Mousse Cake Recipe

Bring a touch of elegance to your table with this Black Forest mousse cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake, cherry-infused mousse, and whipped cream create a decadent dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Cherry Mousse:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream

For Decoration:

• Fresh cherries
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate curls or shavings

Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water.
4. Divide batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Cherry Mousse

1. In a saucepan, combine cherries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the cherries release their juices.
2. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the cherries. Cook until the mixture thickens. Cool completely.
3. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in the cooled cherry mixture to create the mousse.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cherry mousse evenly on top.
2. Add the second cake layer and spread the remaining cherry mousse on top. Chill the cake for 1 hour.

Step 4: Prepare the Chocolate Ganache

1. Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling) and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly.
2. Pour ganache over the chilled cake, letting it drip down the sides.

Step 5: Decorate

1. Pipe whipped cream around the edges and top with fresh cherries.
2. Sprinkle chocolate curls or shavings over the ganache for a finishing touch.

Pro Tips

• For extra flavor, brush the cake layers with cherry liqueur or syrup before adding the mousse.
• Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.
• Use dark chocolate for a more intense ganache flavor.

Conclusion

This Black Forest mousse cake is a sophisticated twist on the classic recipe, blending the richness of chocolate with the brightness of cherries. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging, this cake is sure to impress. Try it today!