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Chocolate Mousse Torte

If you want to impress your guests, make this light and airy Chocolate Mousse Torte recipe. It's got the right balance of fluffy, creamy sweetness sandwiched between layers of rich chocolate cake. For a smooth chocolaty cake, HERSHEY'S Cocoa is a wise choice, but HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa gives it a deeper, richer cake flavor. With strawberries and chocolate shavings, this Chocolate Mousse Torte makes a stunning presentation.  This elegant torte is an ideal party or special occasion dessert. Combine chocolate with smooth caramel for another tempting torte recipe: Chocolate and Caramel Torte.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cake
Prep:
20 Min.
Bake:
17 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup
    butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • 1-1/2 tsps
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/3 cup
    milk
  • Chocolate Mousse Filling
  • 1 tsp
    unflavored gelatin
  • 1 Tbsp
    cold water
  • 2 Tbsps
    boiling water
  • 1 cup
    cold whipping cream (1/2 pt)
  • 1/3 cup
    powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsps
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
oven
jelly-roll pan
mixing bowl
mixer
wire rack
refrigerator
ruler
foil

Step-By-Step Directions

Chocolate Mousse Filling:

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small cup; let stand several minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool 5 minutes.
  2. Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and vanilla in medium bowl until thickened; pour in gelatin mixture and beat until stiff. Use immediately. 

Additional questions?