Milk Chocolate Mousse Dream Cake

Never enough of chocolate when mousse cake is in question, right?! This milk chocolate mousse dream cake is so rich, chocolatey, moist, and creamy – long story short – a dream dessert! Plus, very easy to prepare! Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 box chocolate (Devil’s Food) cake mix, prepared according to the package instructions
• ¼ cup freshly brewed cocoa
• 500 grams milk chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 550 ml heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• To garnish: chocolate pieces/ cocoa powder/ whipped topping (optional)

Instructions:

• Prepare the Devil’s food cake mix, according to the instructions of the package and pour freshly brewed cocoa in the batter; using the electric mixer, beat to incorporate with the batter. Bake (according to the package instructions) and set aside to cool down.
• In the meantime, in a saucepan, add the butter and chopped chocolate; melt over low heat; stir until smooth and melted. Remove and let it cool for 7-8 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, apply the heavy whipping cream and vanilla.
• Using an electric mixer, on medium-hind speed, beat until soft peaks form.
• Then, pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture; mix to incorporate. Spread the chocolate cream mixture over the cake and smooth with a spatula.
• Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4-5 hours to set.
• Before serving, dust with some cocoa powder or decorate with whipped topping and /or chocolate pieces (if desired). Slice and serve.

Enjoy!