Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
This indulgent Chocolate Mousse Cake features a smooth and creamy chocolate mousse layered atop a rich cake base. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious dessert treat, this cake combines velvety chocolate flavor with a light, airy texture, chilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 cake base (such as chocolate or sponge cake, about 8 inches in diameter)
Chocolate Mousse
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 75g granulated sugar
- 150ml heavy cream
- 50g unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip egg yolks and sugar: In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
- Combine chocolate and yolk mixture: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
- Whip the egg whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Whip the cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it holds soft peaks.
- Fold components together: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and yolk mixture, then gently fold in the whipped egg whites to retain airiness.
- Assemble the cake: Place the cake base on a serving plate or cake ring. Spoon the chocolate mousse over the cake base and smooth the top evenly.
- Chill until set: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mousse to set properly.
- Serve: Remove the cake from the fridge 10 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor. Optionally garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure the melted chocolate is not too hot when mixing with eggs to prevent curdling.
- Be gentle when folding whipped egg whites and cream to maintain mousse lightness.
- Chilling the mousse overnight enhances the texture and flavor melding.
- Eggs are raw or lightly cooked in mousse; use fresh, high-quality eggs or pasteurized eggs for safety.
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