How to make it

  • Per-heat oven to 350*. Grease & flour 2 9" round pans.
  • Mix first 6 ingredients for 2 minutes on medium speed. The mixture will lighten in color.
  • Divide between the 2 pans and bake for 28-30 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and cool completely.
  • Following the directions on the package make the milk chocolate mousse substituting heavy cream for the milk. Set aside.
  • Using the same bowl (no need to clean) make the dark chocolate mousse substituting heavy cream for the milk. Set aside.
  • Using a serrated knife split each 9" round of cake. You will now have 4 rounds.
  • To Assemble: Lay two 3' long pieces of plastic wrap on your counter so they form a cross. Place your 9" cake board on top of the plastic wrap. it's okay if you don't use a cake board. Lay down one round of cake, brush it with the orange liquor, slather on 1/2 of milk chocolate mousse. Add your next layer of cake, brush with orange liquor, slather on all of the dark chocolate mousse. Repeat using the remainder of milk chocolate mousse. Top with layer of cake. Bring the plastic wrap up and over to fully encompass the cake. Chill for at least two hours or overnight.
  • In a double boiler over medium heat bring the cream to a simmer. Add all of the chocolate chips, remove from heat and stir, stir, stir.
  • The mixture will be shiny and thicken but still be pourable. If it is not thick enough add more chocolate, stir and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the fridge, unwrap and place on a rack fitted over a sheet pan.
  • Ladle enough of the chocolate mixture to cover the cake. Allow to set up 5 minutes and then repeat. You may repeat this step as many times as you would like, I usually do it 4 or 5 times.
  • Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.
  • If there is any of the chocolate mixture left I put it in the fridge for about an hour and then remove it, roll it into 1" balls, roll them in cocoa powder and use as a garnish for the cake.
  • Serve slightly smaller slices than usual as this cake is VERY rich. A dollop of fresh, plain whipped cream goes nicely with this.

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  • barbequeman 15 years ago
    Sounds nummy ! I will make this for Valentine's Day.....

    Check out my garlic bread, would you please ?

    BQ
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    goddess_mom_2_3 ate it and said...
    This sounds fantastic - and it didn't mess up my hair! I will have to try it for the next girls night out!
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    laurakaay ate it and said...
    Sounds absolutely amazing!! I can't wait to make this, maybe I'll have time this weekend. Thank you so much for posting! ;D
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  • kidaria 16 years ago
    How satisfying! Great post!
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  • solanaceae 16 years ago
    I put this recipe together after making the real Death By Chocolate dessert by Marcel Desaulniers
    for my husband's family. After laboring for 3 days on the layers of brownie, chocolate meringue and homemade mousse all I got was a "gee this is good". The only ones that really appreciated it were my husband and my best friend. I tinkered with mixes and flavors to get the same idea down to a one day dessert. No one ever guesses it starts with mixes and I'll never tell but it's not lieing afterall since it is called a "Fake".
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    henrie ate it and said...
    OH MY GOSH, so glad this one was pointed out to me, it really sounds WELL UMMMMM,--- better then the Better then Sex Cake LOL this must be a sister or brother to that one LOL Great post, you got my 5
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    lunasea ate it and said...
    Sounds wonderful and delicious. Thanks for the recipe! And welcome to Group Recipes...

    Smiles,
    ~Vickie
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    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    Wow, sounds awesome!
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    redkitchen ate it and said...
    OH OH OH....thank you for the heads up on this. You do know my taste don't you girl?
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    jett2whit ate it and said...
    Sounds wonderful! Jett
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    trigger ate it and said...
    I have had one of these.... the cake...kidding
    Seriously:
    Great recipe I love the Orange flavored liquor I think that brings it over the top.
    Michael
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    minitindel ate it and said...
    lol i love the name too cute.......i saved it and printed it great one thanks
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    juliecake ate it and said...
    Wow, love it!
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  • cheric 16 years ago
    LOL I love it!!! :)
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    hoosiermom68 ate it and said...
    Oh my Lord! Sounds sinfully good!
    Nothing 'fake' about this recipe.Thanks!
    Carrie :)
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