Black Tie Mousse Cake

"Perhaps it’s the general trend towards casual clothing here in the States. Perhaps it’s the time in our lives. Whatever the reason, Laura and I don’t have many opportunities to dress up formally. However, that won’t keep us from making (and eating) this Black Tie Mousse Cake! This cake is delicious. It features 4 distinct layers…and each layer involves chocolate! If you are a chocolate lover, then this cake has your name all over it! This Black Tie Mousse Cake was popularized by Olive Garden, but you can absolutely make this one at home. In all fairness, this cake does take a bit of time to make, but that’s mainly because each layer needs to cool/chill before adding the next layer. If you think about this recipe as 4 distinct parts, then it’s much more manageable. For timing purposes, I recommend making this Black Tie Mousse Cake the day before you want to serve it. That way each step isn’t rushed and the cake has plenty of time to chill overnight."