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Dome Cakes with Chocolate Mousse

Indulge in these elegant dome cakes topped with velvety chocolate mousse, perfect for celebrating life's little victories.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Adds moistness to the cake.
For the Chocolate Mousse
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped Melt before mixing.
  • 2 cups heavy cream Beaten to soft peaks.
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Optional Garnish
  • Fresh berries For decoration.
  • Whipped cream For topping.
  • Chocolate shavings For decoration.

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your dome-shaped pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the dome pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Let them cool, then carefully remove from the molds.
Whip Up the Mousse
  1. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until combined.
  4. Fold in the cooled melted chocolate until well blended.
  5. Chill the mousse while the cake cools.
Assemble the Domes
  1. Scoop out a small indention from the bottom of each dome cake.
  2. Fill the indention with mousse, then place the top back on.
  3. Cover each dome with more mousse and chill for 30 minutes.

Notes

Keep dome cakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Let ingredients come to room temperature for better texture.