Ingredients
Serves 14
For the Cake:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
1 3/4 cup sugar
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 large whole eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks
12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For the Mousse Filling:
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
For the Chocolate Ganache:
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Preparation