Chocolate Mousse Cake: Indulgent Delight for Every Occasion
This Chocolate Mousse Cake is the perfect dessert for any celebration, featuring rich chocolate flavors and a light, airy texture that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, mixing until combined.
- Gradually fold in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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