Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
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.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake (12 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 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.
- Make the Pumpkin Cinnamon Mousse Layer: Melt cinnamon chips, combine with pumpkin, gelatin mixture, and whipped cream. Pour over the cooled cake.
- Create the Pumpkin Butterscotch Mousse Layer: Repeat the same steps with butterscotch chips and ingredients, layer over the cinnamon mousse.
- 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.
- Add the Chocolate Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth. Spread over the top layer.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake, Fall Dessert, Layered Cake Recipe