Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake, where rich chocolate meets airy mousse for a dessert that delights every palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and thickened.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla into the egg mixture.
- Whip cream to soft peaks and fold gently into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges pull away slightly.
- Cool completely before serving; dust with powdered sugar or garnish with berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg