Chocolate Mousse Cake: The Best Indulgence for Home Chefs
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of homemade Chocolate Mousse Cake. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, whip the cream and cocoa powder until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- You can add chocolate shavings on top for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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