• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Hungry Happenings
  • RECIPES
    • All Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Decorated Cookies
    • Decorated Cakes
    • Cheesecake Recipes
    • Everyday Desserts
    • Homemade Candy
    • Everyday Meals
    • Readers’ Gallery
    • Hungry Happenings Blog Posts
  • HOW TO
    • Chocolate Making Tips
    • Chocolate Making Course (video lessons)
    • Make Modeling Chocolate
      • Modeling Chocolate Recipe and Tutorial
      • How to Color Modeling Chocolate
      • How to Store and Work with Modeling Chocolate
      • How to Fix Greasy Modeling Chocolate
      • How to Fix Dry Modeling Chocolate
      • Use Colored Candy Melts to Make Candy Clay
    • Candy Clay Creations
    • How To Color White Chocolate and Candy Melts and Paint Candy Molds
    • How to Use Food Coloring Markers
  • HOLIDAYS
    • ALL HOLIDAY RECIPES
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patrick's Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
      • Hungry Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year's Eve
    • MORE HOLIDAYS
      • Mother's Day
      • Father's Day
      • April Fools
      • Chinese New Year
      • Cinco de Mayo
      • Day of the Dead
      • Earth Day
      • Mardi Gras
  • PARTY FOOD
    • Super Bowl
    • Graduation
    • Birthday Party
    • March Madness
    • Summer Fun
    • Baby Shower
    • Wedding Shower
    • School/Teacher
    • Movie and T.V. Characters
    • Kid's Treats
    • Fun Party Recipes
  • MY COOKBOOKS
  • ABOUT
  • MY BLOGS
    • HowToMakeCerealTreats.com
    • HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
    • HowToMakeEasyFudge.com
    • TheSugarAcademy.com
menu icon
go to homepage
  • recipes
  • chocolate
  • about
  • cookbooks
  • subscribe
  • major holiday recipes
  • other holiday recipes
  • party food
  • dessert recipes
  • homemade candy
  • chocolates
  • fudge
  • cheesecake recipes
  • decorated cakes
  • cookie recipes
  • popcorn
  • rice krispie treats
  • cute food for kids
  • everyday meals
  • recipe roundups
  • see all the recipes
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • recipes
    • chocolate
    • about
    • cookbooks
    • subscribe
    • major holiday recipes
    • other holiday recipes
    • party food
    • dessert recipes
    • homemade candy
    • chocolates
    • fudge
    • cheesecake recipes
    • decorated cakes
    • cookie recipes
    • popcorn
    • rice krispie treats
    • cute food for kids
    • everyday meals
    • recipe roundups
    • see all the recipes
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Gluten Free Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake

    Published: Dec 19, '14 · Modified: Jun 7, '18 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe

    To be kind to our gluten free guests at our Christmas eve party, I made this luxurious Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake on a Krusteaz Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie crust as part of a bake off challenge sponsored by Krusteaz.

    To be kind to our gluten free guests at our Christmas eve party, I made this luxurious Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake on a Krusteaz Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie crust as part of a bake off challenge sponsored by Krusteaz.

    I figured just because someone has to live on a gluten free diet doesn't mean they can't indulge in an over the top dessert at the holidays. If you came to one of my parties and saw all the amazing desserts I serve and weren't able to enjoy any of them, that would be pretty depressing.

    Making gluten free desserts is not really part of my normal routine, so I got some help from Krusteaz gluten free mixes. When I attended the IFBC conference last fall, I found myself sitting at a table waiting for a session to begin and my stomach was growling. There on the table sat a plate of tiny little brownies. I grabbed one and gobbled it up quickly, then went back for another.

    When I found out they were gluten free, I was really surprised. They had a really wonderfully intense chocolate flavor and a fudgy texture. The brownies even had chocolate chips inside.

    Gluten Free Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake | https://hungryhappenings.com/

    Fast forward a few months, and I'm invited to participate in a gluten free bake off for the holidays. Krusteaz has challenged 50 bloggers to create delectable gluten free desserts. Being I haven't done much gluten free baking I had to do some research.

    I found that there are lots of brands of chocolate that are gluten free, among them some that were already in my kitchen. I also found some gluten free candy canes.

    I had already planned to make my Peppermint Swirl Mousse Cake for the party which is made with a brownie crust and a layer of white chocolate peppermint mousse, so I thought it would be nice to have a complimentary dessert that was gluten free. As much as my family loved the Peppermint Swirl Mousse Cake, I know they will be talking it up the night of the party and now all the party guests can indulge.

    Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake | https://hungryhappenings.com/

    So to create this new dessert I started with the Krusteaz Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie as the base. I added an extra egg to make the brownie more cake like. To make the dessert just a bit different and maybe a little more over the top than the swirl cake, I  added a layer of dark chocolate mousse along with the layer of white chocolate peppermint mousse.

    Christmas Dessert Recipe - Chocolate Peppermint Mouse Cake with Peppermint Bark Candy Canes | https://hungryhappenings.com/

    I wanted to make my cake look festive, so I added some peppermint bark candy canes around the edge of the cake and sprinkled crushed candy canes on top. I thought it looked pretty nice, until I saw the photos. The candy canes really just blend into the top. My husband thought it just looked like dribbles down the side of the cake.

    You know some things just look better in person than in pictures. That's why I took them off to take some of the pictures above. If I were to do this again, I'd make my candy canes red instead of white. Then they would pop. Oh, well. there is always next year.

    Christmas Dessert Recipe - Chocolate Peppermint Mouse Cake with Peppermint Bark Candy Canes | https://hungryhappenings.com/

    Gluten Free Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake

    When purchasing ingredients for this cake, be sure to choose gluten free versions. Click here, for a list of Gluten Free Chocolate Bars, and here for a list of Gluten Free Candy Canes. 

    5 from 1 vote
    Print
    Gluten Free Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake
    Prep Time
    45 mins
    Cook Time
    59 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr 44 mins
     

    Gluten free brownie topped with a rich and creamy chocolate mousse and a peppermint flavored white chocolate mousse. This delicious dessert is great for Christmas!

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free cake, peppermint mousse cake
    Servings: 12
    Author: Beth
    Ingredients
    Gluten Free Brownie Layer
    • 1 package Krusteaz Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 1 egg you can add 1 more egg for a more cake like crust
    Chocolate Mousse Layer
    • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
    • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 3 egg yolks room temperature
    White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Layer
    • ¾ teaspoon powdered gelatin
    • 1 tablespoon cold water
    • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream divided
    • 6 ounces gluten free white chocolate finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    Peppermint Decorations
    • 6 ounces melted and tempered white chocolate
    • 4-6 crushed candy canes
    Instructions
    Gluten Free Brownie Layer
    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with non-stick baking spray. Wipe out with a paper towel, leaving just a thin coating on the pan.
    3. Stir together brownie mix, vegetable oil, water and egg. Pour into the 9 inch springform pan.
    4. Bake for 48-52 minutes.
    5. Cool completely in pan.
    6. Remove ring, and loosen brownie from the bottom before you top it with mousse.
    Chocolate Mousse Layer
    1. Whisk whipping cream to soft peaks.
    2. Melt the chocolate. Click here for detailed instructions.
    3. Pour water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
    4. Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl and slowly drizzle in the hot sugar syrup.
    5. Combine eggs with melted chocolate, stirring until well incorporated. Heat in microwave on high power for 15 seconds. Stir until smooth.
    6. Add one third of the whipped cream to the chocolate and whisk until well incorporated. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fluffy.
    7. Pour mousse over the chocolate brownie layer.
    8. Spread evenly over top then refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes.
    White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Layer
    1. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
    2. Bring ½ cup heavy whipping cream just to a boil.
    3. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
    4. Pour over white chocolate. Let sit one minute, then stir until melted.
    5. Combine remaining 1 cups heavy whipping cream and peppermint extract and whisk to stiff peaks.
    6. Fold whipped cream into white chocolate.
    7. Spread evenly over chocolate mousse layer.
    8. Refrigerate cake for at least two hours and up to 3 days.
    9. Can be frozen for up to a month.
    Peppermint Decorations
    1. pipe white chocolate into candy cane shapes
    2. sprinkle with crushed candy canes
    3. just before serving set cake on cake plate and press candy canes into the side of the cake
    4. sprinkle top of cake with crushed candy canes

    How to make  Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake

    Gluten Free Brownie/Cake Layer

    Instructions:

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with non-stick baking spray. Wipe out with a paper towel, leaving just a thin coating on the pan. For easier removal from pan, you can put a cake board in the bottom.

    Krusteaz Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix

    • Stir together brownie mix, vegetable oil, water and eggs.
    • Pour into the 9 inch springform pan.
    • Bake for 48-52 minutes.
    • Cool completely in pan.
    • Remove ring, and loosen brownie from the bottom before you top it with mousse. This will make it much easier to slice and remove from the pan. (I wish I would have done that. What did I say about next time?)

    Chocolate Mousse Layer

    Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe | HungryHappenings.com

    Instructions:

    • Whisk whipping cream to soft peaks.
    • Melt the chocolate. See my Chocolate Making Tips page for detailed instructions.
    • Pour water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
    • Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl and slowly drizzle in the hot sugar syrup.
    • Combine eggs with melted chocolate, stirring until well incorporated.  Heat in microwave on high power for 15 seconds. Stir until smooth.
    • Add one third of the whipped cream to the chocolate and whisk until well incorporated.  Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fluffy.

    Chocolate Mousse and Brownie Layer

    • Pour mousse over the chocolate brownie layer.
    • Spread evenly over top then refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes.

    White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Layer

    White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Recipe

    Instructions:

    • Sprinkle gelatin over water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
    • Bring ½ cup heavy whipping cream just to a boil.
    • Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
    • Pour over white chocolate. Let sit one minute, then stir until melted.
    • Combine remaining 1 cup heavy whipping cream and peppermint extract and whisk to stiff peaks.
    • Fold whipped cream into white chocolate in thirds.

    Layer White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse over Dark Chocolate Mousse

    • Spread evenly over chocolate mousse layer.
    • Refrigerate cake for at least four hours and up to 3 days.
    • Can be frozen for up to a month.

    Triple Layer Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake | HungryHappenings.com

    I usually keep my cake in the springform pan until I'm ready to serve it, then I un-clamp the pan and remove. You might need to run a thin spatula around the outer edge to release it from the pan. Once the cake is removed you can see the outer edge looks rough. Take a spatula run it under hot water, dry it off then run it around the edge of the cake to clean up the sides.

    Peppermint Decorations

    White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Candy Canes

    If you want to decorate the cake with the peppermint bark candy canes-

    • pipe white chocolate into candy cane shapes
    • sprinkle with crushed candy canes
    • just before serving set cake on cake plate and press candy canes into the side of the cake (It's best not to move the cake onto a plate once it's been decorated. I learned that the hard way.)

    You can also just sprinkle crushed candy canes over top and even use mini candy canes along the edges of the cake.

     

    I was compensated by Krusteaz and given free products to sample to create and share this recipe with you. I have to say that of the gluten free baked goods I've tried, these brownies are some of the best and they really work well in this recipe.Or course, if you don't have to eat gluten free, you can make this recipe using your favorite brownies, I suggest the one I used to make the Peppermint Swirl Mousse Cake.

    If you or someone you love follows a gluten free diet, and you'd like to win a gift pack filled with Krusteaz Gluten Free Baking Mixes, enter the rafflecopter entry form below. If you can't see the entry form, then just leave a comment below telling me who in your life is gluten free and if you've tried the Krusteaz mixes.

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

    Giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. I'll randomly select a winner on December 23rd.

    Be sure to check out all my fun Christmas Recipes!

    More Chocolate Mousse Dessert Recipes

    from Hungry Happenings

    Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipes

    Peppermint Swirl Mousse Cake

    Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipes

    Chocolate Cherry Mousse Cake

    Chocolate Mousse Recipes

    Peppermint Bark Dessert

    Flourless Chocolate Cake topped with White Chocolate Mousse and Crushed Candy Canes

    Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

    Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

     

    White Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    Cocoa Almond Nougatine Cups 

    filled with White Chocolate Cherry Mousse

     

    • Author
    • Recent Posts
    Beth
    Beth
    Hi, I'm Beth Jackson Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
    Beth
    Latest posts by Beth (see all)
    • Homemade Chocolate Easter Bunnies - April 3, 2023
    • Mini Basketball Cheeseburgers - February 15, 2023
    • Snowman Popcorn Bucket - December 24, 2022

    More 100+ Fun Christmas Food Ideas and Cute Holiday Treats

    • White Chocolate Snowman Popcorn Bucket
      Snowman Popcorn Bucket
    • white chocolate peppermint popcorn topped with crushed candy canes
      Peppermint Popcorn
    • Black Forest Chocolate Truffles coated in a blend of cocoa powder and confectioners' powdered sugar.
      Black Forest Chocolate Truffles
    • Cakesicles with red and green drizzle, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate drizzle
      How to make Cakesicles (cake pop popsicles)

    About Beth

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Please leave a comment. Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Jessica

      December 22, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      I have been GF since 2009

      Reply
    2. Catie

      December 22, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      I have a few friends who are gluten free. I Have used Kruzteaz before and love the brand!

      Reply
    3. Itzia

      December 22, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      I am eating gluten-free and I've never tried this brand.

      Reply
    4. Holly E

      December 22, 2014 at 1:01 am

      I am gluten free and have never tried this brand before. These mixes look so good though.

      Reply
    5. 1froglegs

      December 21, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      My wife is gluten-free, but by choice, not necessity. The one thing that we haven't found that is good gluten-free is pancakes. Hopefully these Krusteaz mixes change that.

      Reply
    6. Jessica

      December 21, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      My husband's coworker is gluten free, but I haven't tried any of their mixes yet

      jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

      Reply
    7. sandy

      December 21, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      they look awesome havent tried the mixes yet thank you

      Reply
    8. Ruth Ehresman

      December 21, 2014 at 2:55 am

      I"ve never done any gluten free baking but have been wanting to experiment.

      Reply
    9. Anonymous

      December 20, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      2 of my best friends are recently gluten free but I've never tried the mixes yet
      Nikki- spgoddess55(at)msn(dot)com

      Reply
    10. Amy

      December 20, 2014 at 7:17 am

      I have a friend that is gluten free and I would make her something with these mixes since I'm sure they are very good!

      Reply
    11. Sandra Meaders

      December 20, 2014 at 5:48 am

      We are semi-gluten free and we love Krusteaz

      Reply
    12. Donna

      December 20, 2014 at 3:17 am

      I'm not completely gluten free. I'm transitioning and I haven't trying krusteaz yet.

      Reply
    13. terriavidreader (IN-USA)

      December 20, 2014 at 2:27 am

      I'm not gluten free, but this sounds great ideas!!

      Reply
    14. lindilala

      December 19, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      I am trying to go gluten free and I've eaten krusteaz pancakes

      Linda

      Reply
    15. Marsha A

      December 19, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      I am trying to go gluten free and have never tried any Krusteaz products.

      Reply
    16. The Partiologist

      December 19, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      Love this idea. My daughter is gluten-free and I'm sending her the recipe thanks!

      Reply
    17. Debbie

      December 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      I have a friend who eats gluten free and I am always trying to make or find gluten free options to make and take to her. Krusteaz Gluten Free mixes are fantastic.

      Reply
    18. Debbie

      December 19, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      I have a friend who eats gluten free and I am always looking for great new desserts to make and take to her to enjoy. Krusteaz Gluten Free mixes are fantastic!!

      Reply
    19. Karen

      December 19, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      My friend Marta uses gluten free products for her daughter who has autism.I would share products w/her.

      Reply
    20. Anonymous

      December 19, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      My daughter and no I have not tried these mixes but they look delicious

      Reply
    Newer Comments »

    Primary Sidebar

    Beth Jackson Klosterboer

    Welcome to Hungry Happenings!

    I'm Beth. I've been a professional chocolatier & baker for over 30 years, have written 5 cookbooks, and love creating fun food for holidays and special occasions.

    Read more about me →

    Popular

    • Mini cheesecakes served plain, topped with sauces, and decorated with edible flowers on a marble board
      Mini Cheesecakes
    • Cakesicles with red and green drizzle, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate drizzle
      How to make Cakesicles (cake pop popsicles)
    • shamrock cracker crisps topped with chopped parsley set on a white plate on a St. Patrick's Day kitchen towel
      Shamrock Shaped Snack Crisps
    • Leprchaun hat cupcake cake decorated with green frosting stars, a black and gold hat band
      Leprechaun Hat Cupcake Cake
    • Fill Crescent Roll Carrots with your favorite egg salad or ham salad and serve for Easter brunch or lunch.
      Crescent Roll Carrots Filled with Egg or Ham Salad
    • Bunny Butt Cupcakes in Silicone Flower Pots
      Bunny Butt Cupcakes in Silicone Flower Pots
    • Chocolate peanut butter fudge buckeyes candy recipe image.
      Buckeyes Recipe - Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Candies
    • homemade candy bars including dark chocolate bars, milk chocolate cashew bars, white chocolate cookies and cream candy bars, and more
      The Best Step-by-Step Chocolate Bar Recipes

    Buy my cookbooks

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    use policies

    • privacy policy
    • photo-use policy
    • terms of service

    join us

    • Subscribe (newsletter)
    • our online courses

    contact

    • contact
    • about Beth
    • FAQ

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Hungry Happenings