Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse. Each slice unveils a rich, velvety chocolate cake layered with a luscious, airy mousse that melts in your mouth. Perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, this decadent treat will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 6 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) for mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream (for mousse)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for mousse)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the mousse, melt dark chocolate and let it cool slightly. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; gently fold in melted chocolate.
- Once cakes are cool, layer one on a plate, spread mousse on top, add the second layer, and frost with more mousse.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg