Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Combine all Chocolate Cake ingredients except hot coffee in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Gradually add hot coffee to the batter, mixing until combined. Batter will be thin.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let cake cool completely.
6. Make the Chocolate Mousse: Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in heavy cream.
7. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick. Stir in vanilla bean paste.
8. Gradually pour melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture, mixing until combined.
9. Spread Chocolate Mousse evenly over cooled cake.
10. Make the Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
11. Spread Whipped Cream evenly over Chocolate Mousse.
12. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.