Description
An irresistible dessert that combines the rich, velvety texture of chocolate mousse with a delightful cake structure. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate for the mousse and let it cool slightly. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold in the melted chocolate.
- Spread the mousse over the top and sides of the cooled cake and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Heat 1 cup of heavy cream for the ganache until just boiling, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy before pouring it over the set mousse layer.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate and make sure the cake is completely cooled before topping with mousse.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg