Chocolate Mousse Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat to Make at Home
This Chocolate Mousse Cake is the ultimate indulgent treat that you can easily make at home. It’s rich, creamy, and perfect for special occasions.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 ml heavy cream
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate with the butter over a pot of simmering water.
- Once melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gently.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture carefully.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Cake, dessert, indulgent treat, homemade cake