Description
A rich and velvety Chocolate Mousse Cake made with whipped cream and dark chocolate, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an elegant yet easy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups heavy cream (chilled)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by chilling your heavy cream in the refrigerator.
- Finely chop your dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
- Melt the chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually mix in the sugar and vanilla extract into the whipped cream.
- Carefully fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared cake mold and smooth out the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, carefully remove from the mold and slice.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Do not overwhip the cream to avoid a grainy texture.
- Chill the cake overnight for best results.
- Serve with fresh berries or chocolate shavings for extra presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chocolate mousse cake, no bake dessert, whipped cream chocolate cake, mousse cake recipe