Chocolate Heart Layer Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse

The heart shape is commonly associated with love and romance, making this cake a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or special occasions.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Chocolate Heart Layer Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram For the Cake Layers
• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Sugar
• 4 number Eggs
• 200 gram Flour
• 50 gram Cocoa Powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 100 milliliter Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Gram dark Chocolate For the Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse
• 300 milliliter Whipping Cream
• 50 gram Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• Gram dark Chocolate For the Ganache
• 100 milliliter Whipping Cream
• As desired fresh Berries For Decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. For the chocolate-cinnamon mousse, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Let it cool slightly.
7. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cinnamon, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until well combined. Refrigerate the mousse for 30 minutes to firm up.
9. To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate-cinnamon mousse on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and mousse.
10. For the ganache, heat the whipping cream in a small saucepan until it begins to steam. Remove from heat and pour over the dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
11. Pour the ganache over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Decorate with fresh berries.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set.
13. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27g42%

Total Carbohydrate 59g20%

Sugars 45g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.