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Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake

Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake

This Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake is a festive dessert that combines rich chocolate with creamy mousse layers, capturing the essence of fall.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can be replaced with additional granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder use Dutch-processed for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Cinnamon Mousse
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Chips can substitute with white chocolate chips + 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream must be cold for whipping
For the Pumpkin-Butterscotch Mousse
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree use 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Powdered Gelatin must hydrate in water first
  • ½ cup Salted Caramel Sauce can be replaced with homemade caramel
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
For the Salted Caramel Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream must be cold
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Chips can substitute with chocolate chips
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate can swap for dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream heat gently for best results

Equipment

  • 9-inch round pan
  • Springform Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, and buttermilk. Pour into a lined 9-inch round pan and bake for 22-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  2. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining it with acetate or foil. Place the cooled chocolate cake at the bottom, ensuring it's even.
  3. In a saucepan, melt cinnamon chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth. Cool slightly, stir in a pinch of salt and gelatin dissolved in water. Fold in whipped cream and spread over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 25 minutes.
  4. Melt butterscotch chips with heavy cream in a saucepan until smooth. Cool, then fold in pumpkin and salt. Mix in hydrated gelatin. Pour the mousse over the cinnamon layer and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  5. Melt salted caramel chips with heavy cream over low heat until combined. Fold in hydrated gelatin and whipped cream. Pour over the pumpkin-butterscotch mousse and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
  6. Heat heavy cream until just steaming, then pour over chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly, then pour over the mousse layers, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
  7. Chill the completed cake for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. Top with whipped cream rosettes, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and festive candies. Cut with a hot knife for clean slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Allow the cake to chill for at least 4 hours for best results.

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