Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake. A moist chocolate cake base topped with a silky dark chocolate mousse, this dessert is a true chocolate lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
Dark Chocolate Mousse:
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk eggs, oil, vanilla; combine wet and dry mixtures. Stir in buttermilk and coffee/water. Bake 25-30 mins. Cool.
- Dark Chocolate Mousse: Melt chocolate, let cool. Whip cream, sugar, vanilla to soft peaks. Fold cream into chocolate. Spread mousse on cake. Chill 4 hours.
Notes
- Garnish with chocolate curls, cocoa powder, or fresh berries.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
