Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake: Indulgent Delight for Chocolate Lovers
This Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers, featuring rich, velvety mousse layered atop a classic cake base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100g unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until bubbly.
- Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Sift cocoa powder into the batter and gently fold.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is high quality for the best flavor.
- Let the cake set in the fridge for extra firmness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate, Mousse Cake, Chocolate Dessert