Chocolate cake layers are filled with chocolate mousse and toffee pieces, then covered in a rich, chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 8-12 servings
Calories
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
1package Devil's Food Cake Mixplus ingredients called for on the box
crushed Heath barsor packaged Heath bits
Mousse
1teaspoongelatin
1tablespooncold water
2tablespoonsboiling water
1/2cupsugar
1/4cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1cupheavy whipping cream
1teaspoonvanilla
Ganache
1/2cupdark or semisweet chocolate chips
1/2cupheavy cream
Instructions
Bake the cake according to the package directions in 2 8-inch round pans. Cool completely.
Make the mousse: Combine the gelatin and cold water in a small bowl and allow to sit for 1 minute. Whisk the boiling water into the gelatin mixture, then allow to cool.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, cream and vanilla. Beat until the mixture forms medium-stiff peaks. Beat in the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Make the ganache: Combine the chocolate chips and cream in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 3-4 minutes, then stir until smooth. (If the ganache is too thin, refrigerate until it thickens to your desired thickness.)
To assemble the cake: Using a serrated knife, level the domes off of the cooled cakes. Place one of the cakes on a serving plate. Spread the mousse over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with Heath bits. Place the second cake on top. Spoon the ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip over the sides. Sprinkle with additional Heath pieces. Refrigerate until ready to serve.