Chocolate Mousse Cake: An Indulgent Treat for All Occasions
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse cake that is perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool before frosting with whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- Chill the mousse cake before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Cake, dessert, cake, indulgent