Description
Experience pure bliss with this Chocolate Mousse Cake, a luxurious dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with airy mousse and a delightful crust. This showstopper is perfect for any celebration or simply as a sweet escape. Its glossy finish and velvety texture will impress your guests and satisfy even the most discerning chocoholics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture, then gently incorporate the whipped cream.
- Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour into a springform pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (74g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg