Chocolate Mousse Cake – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (95g) of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (45g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120ml) of whole milk, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup (60ml) of vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) of boiling water
• 1 1/4 cups (300ml) of heavy cream, chilled
• 8 oz (225g) of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 tbsp (45g) of unsalted butter
• Optional: Grated chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish