This Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is the ultimate indulgence, featuring three luscious layers of chocolate goodness—a crunchy Oreo crust, a rich chocolate cake layer, and a silky smooth chocolate mousse topping! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you simply need a chocolate fix!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Oreo Crust:
✔ 2 cups Oreo cookies, finely crushed (for a crispy, chocolatey base!) 🍪
✔ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (binds the crust together!) 🧈
For the Chocolate Cake Layer:
✔ 1 cup all-purpose flour (for structure & softness!) 🍞
✔ ½ cup cocoa powder (rich, deep chocolate flavor!) 🍫
✔ 1 teaspoon baking powder (helps the cake rise!) ✨
✔ ½ teaspoon baking soda (adds extra fluffiness!) ✨
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt (balances the sweetness!) 🧂
✔ ½ cup granulated sugar (adds sweetness!) 🍯
✔ ½ cup brown sugar, packed (keeps it moist!) 🍯
✔ ½ cup vegetable oil (for a tender crumb!) 🛢️
✔ 2 large eggs (binds everything together!) 🥚
✔ ½ cup buttermilk (adds richness & moisture!) 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances chocolate flavor!) 🌿
✔ ½ cup hot coffee or hot water (deepens the chocolate taste!) ☕
For the Chocolate Mousse Layer:
✔ 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled (for a light, fluffy texture!) 🥛
✔ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate), melted 🍫
✔ ¼ cup powdered sugar (adds sweetness & stability!) 🍚
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for extra depth!) 🌿