"This dark chocolate mousse cake uses dark cocoa powder for extra rich flavor. Fill the cake with easy chocolate mousse and cover it with chocolate ganache...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder* (see note)
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1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*
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1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
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1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or coffee*
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optional: 1 cup (180g) mini or regular semi-sweet chocolate chips
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optional garnish: fresh berries and/or chocolate shavings
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1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
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1/4 cup (22g) unsweetened cocoa powder* (see note)
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two 4-ounce quality semi-sweet chocolate bars (113g each), finely chopped*
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2 cups (480ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
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2 Tablespoons (15g) confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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two 4-ounce quality semi-sweet chocolate bars (113g each), finely chopped*
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1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream