This Chocolate Mousse Crunch Cake is so easy to make and full of amazing flavor. It is so yummy and only requires a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Dessert Recipe, homemade cake
Servings: 10
Calories: 611kcal
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Cake Pans
Hand mixer
Ingredients
15.25ouncesDevils Food Cake Mixwe used Duncan Hines
1cupwater(as called for with Duncan Hines)
3eggs(as called for with Duncan Hines)
⅓cupvegetable oil(as called for with Duncan Hines)
Chocolate Mousse
1teaspoonunflavored gelatin
1Tablespooncold water
2Tablespoonsboiling water
½cupsugar
¼cupcocoa powder
1cupwhipping cream
1teaspoonvanilla
8ouncesChocolate Covered Heath bits
Chocolate Ganache
8ouncessemi sweet chocolate
8ouncesheavy cream
2teaspoonsbutter
Instructions
Bake cake according to cake mix instructions in 2 8 inch round pans. Allow to cool and set aside. This can be done several days in advance; just freeze the cakes when you're done.
In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water and allow to stand for about 1 minute. While gelatin is softening, bring 2 Tbsp. water to a boil in the microwave. Whisk into the softened gelatin and allow to cool slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, whipping cream, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until medium-stiff peaks form. Mix in gelatin mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare ganache according to directions.
With a serrated knife, carefully slice the dome-iest part of each cake layer off so the layers are level. Place one layer on the serving plate and spread about 1/2 of the chocolate mousse over the cake. Sprinkle with Heath bits.
Place second layer on top of Heath bits.
Spoon ganache over the top layer, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with additional Heath bits and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chocolate Ganache
Place chocolate and butter in a glass or other heat safe bowl.
Heat cream in either the microwave or on the stove top until it’s steaming hot with bubbles around the edges, but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
Notes
If you buy a different brand of Devil's Food cake mix, follow the directions on the box.