Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of chocolate mousse cake—a dessert that promises to captivate your senses. With its luxurious layers of airy mousse and intense dark chocolate, this cake is the perfect treat for any celebration or a simple weekday pick-me-up. Easy to prepare and divine to taste, each slice is a heavenly experience that will leave you craving more. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then carefully fold it into the chocolate mixture until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg