Chocolate Mousse Cake With Chocolate Whipped Cream Food

ALMOST-FAMOUS CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• Make the cake: Prepare the cake mix as the label directs for a 9-by-13-inch cake. Bake; cool slightly in the pan, then invert onto a rack to cool completely.
• Clean out the cake pan and line it with plastic wrap. Cut the cake in half lengthwise, then in thirds crosswise to make 6 rectangles. Using a serrated knife, slice each rectangle in half to make two layers. Arrange half of the pieces snugly in the cake pan. Crumble the remaining pieces and press tightly into 6 small balls; arrange 1 cake ball in the center of each cake rectangle in the pan.
• Make the mousse: Heat the chocolate, butter, coffee and 1/4 cup water in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water), stirring, until melted. Remove the bowl from the pan; stir until cool. Reserve the simmering water. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
• Whisk the egg yolks, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a separate large heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water and whisk until pale yellow, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chocolate-coffee mixture and the vanilla and whisk until combined, about 2 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and set in the bowl of ice water; whisk until slightly cool but not thick, about 4 minutes.
• Beat the egg whites and salt in a bowl with a mixer until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until almost stiff; gently fold into the chocolate-yolk mixture to make a dark chocolate mousse. Spread 5 cups over the cake and cake balls. Freeze until firm on top, about 30 minutes.
• Beat the heavy cream and the remaining 4 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form; fold into the remaining mousse. Remove the cake from the freezer; spread with the light chocolate mousse, cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Make the chocolate shell: Stir the chocolate, heavy cream and 4 tablespoons corn syrup in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) until melted. A spoonful at a time, spread half of the shell mixture over the frozen mousse. Return to the freezer.
• Make the chocolate sauce: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon corn syrup and the butter to the remaining chocolate shell mixture. Microwave 30 seconds, then stir until glossy.
• To serve the cake, beat the heavy cream with a mixer until foamy. Add the sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Remove the cake from the freezer; invert onto a baking sheet and unmold, then invert again onto a platter, chocolate shell-side up.
• Cut the cake in half lengthwise using a warm knife, then cut into thirds crosswise to make 6 rectangles; cut each rectangle in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. Top each triangle with whipped cream, ice cream and the prepared chocolate sauce.

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-qt. bowl, combine cream, cocoa and sugar; stir until well mixed. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. With an electric mixer, beat the cream mixture on low speed until frothy; increase speed to high and beat until stiff. Using a serrated knife, split cake into two horizontal layers. With the tines of a fork, remove a portion from the cut sides of the top and bottom layers to form a tunnel when the layers are place together. Frost entire cake with remaining whipped cream. Chill. Cake may be prepared a day ahead.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• Grease 9-inch springform pan line with parchment paper grease and flour paper.
• Stir water, sugar, corn syrup and flour in heavy saucepan.
• Cook on low heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
• Add chocolate, vanilla and salt.
• Continue cooking until chocolate is completely melted stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Add butter; stir until melted.
• Transfer mixture to large bowl.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes or until mixture has somewhat cooled, stirring occasionally.
• Add egg yolks to chocolate mixture; stir with wire whisk until well blended.
• Gentle fold in egg whites.
• Fold in whipped cream.
• Spoon into prepared pan.
• Place pan in larger baking pan, then place on center rack in oven.
• Carefully pour boiling water into larger pan to come halfway up side of springform pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until mixture is just set.
• Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
• Cover top with plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
• Center will fall. A prefect bowl for berries!
• Garnish with fresh berries and whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• In food processor or blender, coarsely grind hazelnuts to make 1 1/4 cups.
• Combine ground hazelnuts and melted butter.
• Press hazelnut/butter mixture into the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides of greased pan.
• In a saucepan combine the cut up chocolate and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
• Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted.
• Remove cream from heat.
• In a mixer bowl, beat eggs and vanilla at low speed until well mixed.
• Add flour and sugar, beat on high speed for 10 minutes, or until thick and lemon colored.
• In a small bowl, beat remaining (1/2 cup) heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• Stir about 1/4 of the egg mixture into the melted chocolate.
• Fold remaining egg mixture into chocolate mixture, then fold in the whipped cream.
• Turn mixture into prepared pan.
• Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until puffed on the outer third of the top.
• (Center will be slightly soft).
• Cool cake for 20 minutes.
• Remove pan sides.
• Cool on a rack 3 to 4 hours.
• Cake may be served at room temperature or chilled.
• If serving the cake the next day, cover and store in the refrigerator.
• Before serving, decoratively pipe (or dollop) the chocolate whipped cream on the top of the cake and garnish with whole hazelnuts.
• Chocolate Whipped Cream: In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and semisweet chocolate.
• Stir over low heat until all the chocolate is melted.
• Remove from heat and stir until there are no chocolate specks remaining.
• Pour mixture into a bowl and chill well.
• Just before serving, beat cream until stiff peaks form (tips of peaks should stand straight).

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• Grated chocolate, cookie crumbs or chopped nuts for coating the sides of cake, if desired
• Cake:
• Lightly coat the insides of 3 9 by 1 1/2-inch cake pans with melted butter. Line each pan with parchment paper, then lightly coat the parchment paper with more melted butter. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Heat 1-inch of water in the bottom half of a double boiler over medium heat. Place remaining butter and 8 ounces semisweet chocolate in the top half of the double boiler. Tightly cover the top with film wrap. Allow to heat for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from the heat, stir until smooth, and hold at room temperature.
• Place the egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Beat on high until slightly thickened and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat on high for an additional 2 minutes.
• While the egg yolks are beating, whisk 4 egg whites in a large stainless steel bowl until stiff, but not dry, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold the melted chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolk mixture. Add a quarter of the beaten egg whites and stir to incorporate, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
• Divide the batter between the prepared pans, spreading evenly, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for 15 minutes. (During baking, the surface of the cakes will form a crust; this crust will normally collapse when the cakes are removed from the oven.) Invert the cakes onto cake circles, remove the parchment paper, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Filling:
• To prepare the dark chocolate cream, heat 1-inch of water in the bottom half of a double boiler over medium heat. Place the semisweet chocolate in the top half of the double boiler. Tightly cover the top with film wrap and allow to heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a stainless steel bowl and set aside until needed. Place heavy cream and sugar in the well-chilled bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a well-chilled balloon whip. Whisk on high until stiff peaks form, about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Use a hand whisk to combine 1/4 of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until smooth and completely incorporated. Add the combined whipped cream and chocolate to the remaining whipped cream and use a rubber spatula to fold together.
• Ganache:
• Heat the heavy cream and the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Place the semisweet chocolate in a 3-quart stainless steel bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Chill 1 cup of ganache for at least 1 hour. Remaining ganache should be at room temperature
• To assemble cake:
• Arrange one of the cake layers in a 9-inch springform pan, evenly spread half the filling over the cake and top with the second layer. Add remaining filling and top with the remaining cake layer. Chill 2 hours. Transfer chilled cup of ganache to pastry bag fitted with a star tip. Remove cake from springform pan and coat sides and top with room temperature ganache. Using chilled ganache, decoratively pipe stars on top of cake. If desired, coat sides of cake with grated chocolate, cookie crumbs of chopped nuts.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 9 inch springform baking tin with a little butter and set aside.
• Add Oreo cookies (cream filling and all) to a food processor and blend until they resemble fine crumbs. Melt butter in the microwave and pour over your crushed Oreos and whiz again the mixture resembles wet sand.
• Pour Oreo mixture into your prepared tin and press down gently to form an even layer. Pop in the fridge.
• Place chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Leave for a few minutes to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, use an electric mixer to beat cream until stiff peaks form*. Gently fold cream into melted chocolate until smooth and combined. Pour over cookie crust. Place in the refrigerate to set for at least 4-6 hours or even better, overnight.
• To serve, decorate with extra whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Serve cold.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE III

Steps:

• Line bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan with ladyfingers. In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt the chocolate chips, stirring frequently. When the chocolate has melted, mix in the 2 eggs thoroughly.
• In a large bowl, whip the cream until it is thick. In a separate large bowl, with a clean whisk, whip the whites until stiff but not blocky.
• Add 1/3 of the whipped egg whites to the melted chocolate and fold in. Quickly add this to remaining whites and fold in. Fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
• Pour mousse into the cake-lined pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM

Steps:

• Make cake:
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan (about 2 inches deep) and line bottom with a round of parchment paper or foil.
• In medium saucepan bring water and sugar to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Add butter and simmer, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove pan from heat and add chocolate, swirling pan to submerge chocolate in hot syrup. Let chocolate stand in syrup 3 minutes and whisk until smooth.
• In a large bowl whisk together eggs, coffee, rum, and cinnamon. Add chocolate mixture, whisking until well combined, and pour into cake pan.
• Put cake in pan in larger pan and add enough water to reach halfway up side of cake pan. Bake cake in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch. Cool cake completely in pan on rack.
• Cake may be kept in pan, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled 1 week or frozen 1 month. Thaw cake completely before proceeding.
• Run a thin knife around pan to loosen cake and put pan on hot stove burner for 3 to 4 seconds. Invert cake onto a plate and remove parchment or foil. Bring cake to room temperature.
• Make cream:
• In a bowl with an electric mixer or whisk beat cream with sugar and cinnamon until it just holds stiff peaks.
• Just before serving, spread cream over top of cake or spoon onto plates alongside individual pieces.