Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Chocolate Mousse Cake. A rich, moist chocolate cake base topped with a velvety smooth chocolate mousse layer, finished with a cloud-like whipped cream topping. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
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Cake Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
Mousse Layer:
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Cake Layer: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan. Combine dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, mix, pour into pan, and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool.
- Mousse Layer: Melt chocolate with butter, cool. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla. Fold whipped cream into chocolate. Spread over cake and chill for 4 hours.
- Topping: Whip cream with sugar, spread over mousse. Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Notes
- Make a day ahead for best texture.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Add a layer of raspberry preserves for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
