Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, a delightful dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake base with a velvety chocolate mousse layer, topped with a luxurious chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving a truly indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Cake:

1 Cup (120g) All-Purpose Flour
½ Cup (42g) Dutch Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Fine Espresso Powder (optional)
¾ Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
3/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons (175g) White Granulated Sugar
1/3 Cup + 1 Tablespoon (80g) Neutral Oil (avocado, vegetable, canola)
⅓ Cup (76g) Full-Fat Sour Cream (room temp)
1 Whole Large Egg (room temp)
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
½ Cup (113g) Boiling Water

Chocolate Mousse:

1 1/2 Cups (340g) Heavy Cream
1 Whole Large Egg + 1 Large Yolk
1/3 Cup (67g) White Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup (21g) Dutch Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Fine Espresso Powder
1/8 Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
6 Ounces (170g) Dark Chocolate
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Cup (227g) Heavy Cream (to be whipped) (cold)
5 Ounces (141g) Dark Chocolate 60% to 70%
2/3 Cup (151g) Heavy Cream

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Instructions

Chocolate Cake – Preheat Oven & Prep Pan. Combine Dry Ingredients. Combine Wet Ingredients. Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients. Add Hot Water. Bake. Cool.
Chocolate Mousse – Combine Ingredients. Cook. Add Chocolate. Chill.
Combine Whipped Cream & Cooled Chocolate Mixture – Whip Cream. Combine with Chocolate Mousse. Chill the Cake.
Chocolate Ganache – Make Ganache. Pour over Cake. Chill. Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate for a rich flavor.
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the mousse layer.
Chilling the cake for the recommended time allows the flavors to meld together for a delicious outcome.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg