3 Layer Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Filling Gluten Fre
Indulge in the ultimate gluten-free dessert experience with this decadent 3 Layer Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Filling. Perfectly moist and rich, each layer is crafted with a blend of gluten-free all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, ensuring a tender crumb. The luscious chocolate mousse filling, made with whipped cream and dark chocolate, adds a velvety, airy texture that perfectly complements the dense cake. Topped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache, this show-stopping treat is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're planning a celebration or simply craving something indulgent, this gluten-free chocolate cake is sure to impress every guest at the table. Optimize your dessert repertoire with this irresistible gluten-free masterpiece!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 3 cups Heavy cream (for mousse and ganache)
- 16 ounces Dark chocolate (finely chopped, for mousse and ganache)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for mousse)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper circles for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Slowly pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is thin and smooth. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert them onto a cooling rack and remove the parchment paper. Let them cool completely.
To make the chocolate mousse filling, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until it's just steaming. Pour the hot cream over 8 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Set the chocolate mixture aside to cool to room temperature. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
To assemble the cake, place the first layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the chocolate mousse evenly over this layer. Add the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining chocolate mousse. Top with the final cake layer.
For the ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming. Pour over 8 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Pour the ganache over the assembled cake, letting it drip down the sides. Smooth the top with a spatula if necessary.
Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 545.2 g | 699% | |
| Saturated Fat | 285.2 g | 1426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1370 mg | 457% | |
| Sodium | 5728 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1050.9 g | 382% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 101.8 g | 364% | |
| Total Sugars | 670.5 g | ||
| Protein | 103.1 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.4 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 1321 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 87.0 mg | 483% | |
| Potassium | 6350 mg | 135% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
