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Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate and pumpkin mousse in this Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake. A perfect dessert for fall gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1.75 oz granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
  • 1.75 oz brown sugar (1/4 cup)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 fl oz buttermilk (1/2 cup), at room temperature
  • 2.66 oz all-purpose flour (2/3 cup)
  • 1 oz unsweetened cocoa powder (1/3 cup)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Pumpkin Cinnamon Mousse Layer:

  • 9 oz cinnamon chips
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided use
  • 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Pumpkin Butterscotch Mousse Layer:

  • 9 oz butterscotch chips
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided use
  • 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 2 tbsp water

For the Salted Caramel Mousse Layer:

  • 9 oz salted caramel chips or white chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided use
  • 1/3 cup thick salted caramel sauce
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache on Top:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • To Decorate:

    • Whipped cream
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Candy of your choosing, like pumpkin-shaped truffles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven and prepare a cake pan. Cream butter and sugars, then add egg and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Bake and let cool.
  2. Make the Pumpkin Cinnamon Mousse Layer: Melt cinnamon chips, combine with pumpkin, gelatin mixture, and whipped cream. Pour over the cooled cake.
  3. Create the Pumpkin Butterscotch Mousse Layer: Repeat the same steps with butterscotch chips and ingredients, layer over the cinnamon mousse.
  4. Prepare the Salted Caramel Mousse Layer: Follow the process with salted caramel or white chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and cream. Layer over the butterscotch mousse.
  5. Add the Chocolate Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth. Spread over the top layer.
  6. Decorate: Top with whipped cream, cinnamon, and your choice of candy.

Notes

  • For the best results, chill the cake for a few hours or overnight to set the mousse layers.
  • You can customize the decorations to suit different occasions or themes.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake, Fall Dessert, Layered Cake Recipe