3 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix Place down one cooled cake layer on a cake platter. Add all the mousse. Top with the remaining cake layer. In a microwave-safe bowl ...

much like the Jell-O instant pudding mixes and cups you can find in the grocery store. Meanwhile, chocolate mousse is light and airy — think of it like whipped cream's chocolate cousin.

This recipe for chocolate mousse is luxurious ... I flavor the custard base with vanilla extract and a bit of instant espresso powder, which helps bring out the richness of the dark chocolate.