Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of our Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe. This luxurious dessert features rich dark chocolate paired with an airy mousse, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in. With its glossy finish and decadent flavor, this cake will impress friends and family alike, making it the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (2 yolks, 2 whites)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth; let cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy; fold in melted chocolate.
- Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture in three batches.
- Fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until set; cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg