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Chocolate Mousse Cake

A rich and velvety chocolate mousse cake with layers of indulgent flavors and textures, perfect for any celebration or sweet escape.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 170 grams Good Quality Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa) Chopped
  • 115 grams Butter Softened
  • 150 grams Sugar Granulated
  • 3 pieces Eggs Room temperature
  • 80 grams All-purpose flour Sifted
  • a pinch Salt
For the Mousse
  • 480 ml Heavy Cream Whipped

Method
 

Preparing the Cake Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate over simmering water in a heatproof bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate with softened butter. Beat in sugar and room temperature eggs until creamy.
  4. Gradually incorporate sifted flour and salt until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Check for doneness.
Making the Mousse
  1. While the cake is baking, whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  2. Fold the melted chocolate gently into the whipped cream to keep it airy and light. Ensure it is evenly mixed.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half horizontally.
  2. Spread a generous layer of mousse between the two layers and cover the top with more mousse.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours to allow the mousse to set.
  2. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with chocolate shavings or fresh berries.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. The cake can also be frozen; just ensure it's wrapped properly.