Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in a rich and velvety Chocolate Mousse Cake that is perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 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 dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk the sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate mixture and vanilla, stirring until combined.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool completely in the pan, dust with cocoa powder, and serve.
Notes
Storage: Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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