Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake: Decadent Delight for All Occasions
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse cake that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. Perfect for all occasions!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then add the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
- Make sure to use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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