Description
Chocolate Mousse Cake is a luxurious dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with airy mousse, creating a heavenly treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice bakers can create this showstopper that promises to leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth; stir gently.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy and stiff.
- Whisk egg yolks in another bowl; mix in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks; fold into the chocolate batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool completely before serving; dust with cocoa powder or garnish with berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg