I’m tired. Really, really tired.
So much to do and I can’t get enough sleep.
And that’s why this cake doesn’t look so pretty.
OK, I’m lying.
No, I’m not lying about being tired.
I really am tired.
And I’m not lying about it not being so pretty.
I’m lying about that being the reason the layers are messy.
“That” being that I’m tired.
And messy meaning not so pretty, as I stated above.
Whoa, this is getting complicated.
Are you following me?
OK, let’s start again.
The layers are messy because this is the first time I ever made a layer cake with mousse in the middle.
Phew, I feel much better now that I told you the truth.
I somehow have to figure out how to make the layers the same size.
But the good news is that it tasted really good!
Oh yeah, and that the mousse filling is ridiculously easy to make.
So please ignore the uneven layers and messy frosting (which is buttercream, by the way), and focus on how yummy it will taste if you make it yourself.
Yum.
.
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Really Really Easy Mousse Cake Filling (recipe from Food.com)
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix


Regardless of you being tired this looks delicious right about now!
Thank you! It was so good that I hid the last piece.
Haha good idea!
lol – messy or not (and I don’t think this looks messy) I’d eat it because it looks delicious!
Aw, thank you!!
I am focusing on the ‘Yum’ factor here and am very close to making a dash to the super market for mousse ingredients. The only thing that’s stopping me is torrential rain outside. I wonder which force is stronger – a cake craving or aversion to inclement weather….
I think a cake craving is stronger– at least for me! Lol. So, what happened??
I bet this tastes crazy amazing though..! Oh my. I want cake for breakfast now.
Lol, cake for breakfast sounds good!
Looks absolutely Devine to me! See we couldn’t even tell if you were tired
Thank you!!
This looks SO delicious! And what is this nonsense about messy layers?! I think it looks great
Aw, thanks– you’re so sweet!
Love how simple this is. And I totally agree with Heather — it looks great!
Thank you!!
Looks really delicious!!
Thank you!!
I think it looks delicious – not at all messy. As my Mimi would say, “It’s all going to the same place anyway.” What a great recipe.
Thank you! And I like that– I need to remember it! Lol.
Looks very yummy. What messy layers? I don’t see anything messy. Great job I say. You may want to try measuring the batter when you put it into the pans before baking. Makes it easier to get layers about the same size.
Thanks!! And I am definitely going to try measuring the batter next time– that’s a great idea!
This looks delicious!! How do you think the vanilla mousse filling compares with a regular buttercream?
Thank you! The mousse filling is much lighter and less sweet thank regular buttercream frosting.
You posted this just in time. My granddaughter and I will be making Napoleons this Saturday and I’m using this as a filling…thanks!!!
I hope they came out yummy!
It does look delicious, and that’s really all that matters. Although I do think it also looks pretty!
Aw, thank you!
Oh, and thanks for visiting!
You’re very welcome!
This sounds really tasty. I’ll have to try it with my next cake.
I hope you get a chance to try it!