Triple Layer Nutella Mousse Cake

5 from 2 votes

Triple Layer Nutella Mousse Cake

My Nutella mousse cake features a fudgy brownie base, silky mousse center, and an amazing Nutella ganache. This tastes better than anything you'll find at your local bakery!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings People

Calories 712kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Brownie Base

1 Cup Nutella
½ Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
3 Eggs Room Temp
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
1 Cup Flour
3 Tablespoons Natural Cocoa Powder I used Hershey's
½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt

For the Nutella Mousse

1 Packet Unflavored Gelatin 1 ¼ Ounce
4 Tablespoons Cold Water
1 Cup Nutella
1 ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream Divided
⅛ Pinch Kosher Salt

For the Nutella Ganache

1 Cup Nutella
½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Instructions

For the Brownie Base

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray.
In a medium saucepan over medium, whisk butter and Nutella until melted and smooth.
Whisk in sugar and cool.
Then whisk in eggs and vanilla. Then stir in cocoa, salt, and flour until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for around 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with just moist crumbs. Cool completely.

For the Mousse

In a small bowl, add gelatin to cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
In a medium sauce pan, combine Nutella and ½ cup of the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer whisking until combined.
Stir in salt and gelatin. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large mixing bowl. It's okay if its starting to thicken already. Cool.
In a large bowl, beat remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Fold half the Nutella mixture into the cream. Repeat with remaining cream.
Pour over the brownie layer and refrigerate overnight.

For the Ganache

In a small saucepan over medium heat whisk Nutella and cream until melted.
Cool for 10 minutes. Pour over top of mousse and smooth with a spatula.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set.

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