Orange and Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Cake
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2 cups sugar
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup cocoa
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup boiling water
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Chocolate Mousse Layer
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4 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
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1 egg yolks, beaten lightly
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2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/8 cup water
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3/4 cups heavy cream
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Orange Mousse Layers
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2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
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2 1/2 cups orange juice
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or 1 tablespoon vanilla
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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1 pint heavy whipping cream
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Orange Buttercream Icing
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6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
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5 – 6 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup orange juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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zest of 2 oranges
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2 tablespoons milk, as needed
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orange food coloring, if desired
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*Optional Whipping Cream for Garnish
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