Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake (GF)

INGREDIENTS

For the Bottom Layer:

TB salted butter, sliced into 6 pieces (plus extra for greasing pan)

7 oz

high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 tsp

instant espresso/coffee powder

1 1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

large eggs, separated yolks vs. whites

Table salt

1/3 cup

packed light brown sugar, lumps loosened

For the Middle Layer:

TB Dutch processed cocoa powder

TB hot water

7 oz

high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups

very cold heavy cream

TB granulated sugar

1/8 tsp

table salt

For the Top Layer:

1 tsp

powdered plain gelatin

TB water

6 oz

high quality white chocolate chips

very cold heavy cream

Garnishes: Shaved chocolate, cocoa powder, melted chocolate