Chocolate Mousse Cake
A classic, rich Chocolate Mousse Cake featuring a dense chocolate cake base and a luxurious chocolate mousse topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for mousse)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, and whip until stiff peaks.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into cooled chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the chocolate mousse on top and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Slice the cake, serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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