Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake
"A triple layer cake which should be made a day ahead and serves 12-16..."
INGREDIENTS
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Bottom Layer
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter , cut into 6 pieces, plus extra for greasing pan
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7 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped fine
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3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
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11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 large eggs , separated
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Pinch table salt
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1/3 cup packed (about 21/2 ounces) light brown sugar , crumbled with fingers to remove lumps
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Middle Layer
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder , preferably Dutch-processed
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5 tablespoons hot water
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7 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped fine
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11/2 cups cold heavy cream
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/8 teaspoon table salt
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Top Layer
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3/4 teaspoon powdered gelatin
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1 tablespoon water
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6 ounces white chocolate chips
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11/2 cups cold heavy cream
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Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for serving, optional
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