Chocolate Mousse Cake: The Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love
This Chocolate Mousse Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert that you’ll fall in love with. Perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy your chocolate cravings!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, beat the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
- Once the cake is completely cool, top it with the chocolate mousse mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is cooled before folding it into the whipped cream.
- For added flavor, you can incorporate a splash of espresso into the mousse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Cake, dessert, indulgent dessert