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Chocolate Mousse Cake

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: N/A
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Mousse Cake, featuring a moist chocolate cake layer, a creamy mousse filling, and a velvety chocolate ganache topping.


Ingredients

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Cake layer:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Mousse layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake layer: Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, and stir in hot water. Bake in a preheated oven.
  2. Make the mousse layer: Melt chocolate chips, whip heavy cream, and fold in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
  3. Assemble the cake: Layer cake, mousse, and chill. Pour ganache over the cake before serving.

Notes

  • You can add additional toppings like fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
  • Ensure the mousse is set before pouring the ganache for a clean finish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg