Chocolate Mousse Cake: The Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse cake that satisfies every chocolate lover’s craving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mousse mixture.
- Pour into a cake pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- Allow the cake to chill overnight for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Cake, Dessert, Indulgent Dessert