For the Chocolate Cake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water
For the Chocolate Mousse
200g dark chocolate
1 cup heavy cream (cold)
2 tbsp sugar
For the Chocolate Ganache
100g dark chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
Step-by-Step 👨🍳
Make the Cake
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well.
Add hot water and stir until smooth.
Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
Bake for 25–30 minutes.
Let the cake cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Mousse
Melt dark chocolate and let it cool slightly.
Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
Fold melted chocolate gently into the whipped cream.
Spread mousse evenly over the cooled cake.
Refrigerate for 3–4 hours.
Make the Ganache
Heat heavy cream until warm (do not boil).
Pour over chopped dark chocolate.
Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until glossy.
Pour ganache over the chilled mousse cake.
Tips ✨
Use good quality dark chocolate for rich flavor.
Chill overnight for best texture.
Decorate with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Serve cold for perfect mousse consistency.