Sweet Chocolate Mousse Cake
"This is so good! It's nice and cool. Great with a cup of coffee. MMMMMMMMM"
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
2 cakes
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 1 package duncan hines butter recipe fudge cake mix
- 2 (4 ounce) packages sweet chocolate
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease and flour two 8 x 1 1/2 inch round layer pans.
- Prepare, bake and cool cake as directed on package.
- Melt chocolate with water over simmering water.
- Cool slightly.
- Beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff, not dry, peaks form.
- Beat egg yolks in large bowl until thick (about 3 minutes); beat in chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Fold in beaten egg whites.
- Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Cut each cooled cake layer in 8 wedges and arrange wedges in 9 inch round layer pan so wedges are separated.
- Pour one half of mousse over cake in each pan and gently spread to fill spaces between wedges.
- Refrigerate until set.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Melanie Murray
Ooltewah, 82
<p>I live in Tennessee and am just the ole typical southern cook. I learned from the best, my mom! She has inspired me for years on her expertise dishes. I enjoy challenging dishes, trying new dishes, and coordinating great wines with each meal. I am not afraid to alter recipes to my tasting and have a knack for confidence in the kitchen. By day, I am a medical secretary. I love my family and love to travel. I love to entertain and mingle among family and friends. I am at peace mostly with the beach.</p>
