Description
Chocolate Mousse Cake is a luscious dessert that promises to delight anyone lucky enough to indulge. With its rich, velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor, this cake is perfect for celebrations or simply elevating a regular day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Chop dark chocolate and butter into small pieces; melt together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until just set. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg