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Delicious Chocolate Mousse Cake topped with chocolate shavings and whipped cream

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Indulge in this rich and decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake that combines a fluffy chocolate cake with creamy chocolate mousse, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mousse Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Gradually add it to the wet mixture.
  5. Slowly mix in milk until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely.
Mousse Preparation
  1. For the mousse, whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
  2. Gradually fold in the melted chocolate and powdered sugar until combined.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half horizontally.
  2. Spread mousse between the layers, then on top and sides of the cake.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for a fluffier cake. Don’t rush the cooling process to avoid melting the mousse. Makes ahead of time by baking a day in advance.