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Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake Recipe

Umer
Recreate the magic of Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake recipe in your own home. This recipe captures all the rich flavors you love.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup water

Chocolate Mousse Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

White Chocolate Mousse Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ganache Layer:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chocolate Cake Base:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add oil, vanilla, vinegar, and water to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.

Create the Chocolate Mousse Layer:

  • Melt chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream mixture until well combined.
  • Spread this mousse layer evenly over the cooled chocolate cake base.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the layer to set.

Prepare the White Chocolate Mousse Layer:

  • Repeat the process using white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Carefully spread this white chocolate mousse over the chilled chocolate mousse layer.
  • Return the cake to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to set.

Add the Ganache Topping:

  • Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
  • Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and glossy.
  • Pour the ganache over the chilled mousse layers, ensuring even coverage.
  • Refrigerate the completed Black Tie Mousse Cake for at least 2 hours before serving.