Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake, a luscious dessert that combines layers of moist chocolate cake with a silky chocolate mousse filling. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
Chocolate Mousse:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the cake: Sift dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, mix wet and dry ingredients, add hot water, bake until done, and cool.
- Make the mousse: Melt chocolate, whip cream with sugar and vanilla, fold in melted chocolate.
- Assemble the cake: Slice cake, spread mousse between layers, and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For an elegant finish, top with chocolate shavings or fresh berries.
- Always use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
