3 Layer Fudge Cake With White Chocolate Mousse Filling

I was looking for a beautiful, rich cake to make for christmas this year and this was exactly what i was looking for! I found this recipe online and it originally came from bon appetit. I wanted something chocolate and peppermint to go with the season. It turned out to be the best cake i've ever made! My family wants it to be a tradition for me to make this cake every christmas from now on. I hope it turns out just as wonderful for you as it did for me! It takes time but it is well worth it. The cooking/preparation time does not include the hours it needs to cool in between.

Steps

Make cake:.

1- preheat oven to 325 f.

2- butter and flour three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 -inch-high sides.

3- whisk flour , baking soda , and salt in small bowl to blend.

4- place cocoa in medium bowl.

Whisk in 1 2 / 3 cups boiling water.

Cool cocoa mixture to room temperature , whisking occasionally.

5- using electric mixer , beat butter in large bowl until fluffy.

Gradually beat in sugar , then vanilla.

Beat in eggs 1 at a time.

6- at low speed , beat in flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with cocoa mixture in 2 additions.

7- divide batter equally among prepared pans.

Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean , about 30 minutes.

Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes.

Cut around cakes to loosen.

Turn out onto racks / plates lined w / wax paper so they dont stick.

Cool completely.

Make peppermint mousse:.

1- combine white chocolate , cup whipping cream , and sour cream in heavy medium saucepan.

Stir over low heat just until chocolate is mel.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder, boiling water, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, white chocolate, whipping cream, sour cream, peppermint candies, semisweet chocolate