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Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake

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This Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake features rich layers of chocolate, cinnamon, and pumpkin mousse for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk + vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder high-quality recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Cinnamon Mousse Layer
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin vegetarian gelatin optional
For Pumpkin Butterscotch Mousse Layer
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
For Salted Caramel Mousse Layer
  • 1 cup salted caramel chips or white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup thick salted caramel sauce optional
For Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Double Boiler
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  2. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, alternating with buttermilk until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 22-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  4. Line a tall 9-inch round pan with acetate or aluminum foil. Slice the cooled cake into layers if desired, placing it at the bottom.
  5. For cinnamon mousse, melt cinnamon chips and mix with canned pumpkin and half of the heavy cream. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Fold in whipped cream and refrigerate to set.
  6. For pumpkin-butterscotch mousse, melt butterscotch chips, then combine with the remaining heavy cream and gelatin. Fold in whipped cream and layer over set cinnamon mousse.
  7. For salted caramel mousse, melt caramel chips, blend in caramel sauce and remaining cream, then fold in whipped cream. Layer over the second mousse.
  8. For ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, let melt, stir until smooth, and pour over mousse layer.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Unmold, decorate with whipped cream and candies, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 290IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill each mousse layer adequately to maintain presentation.

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