Description
A rich yet light dessert featuring a dense chocolate cake layered with fluffy dark chocolate mousse.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup hot water (or brewed coffee)
- For the Dark Chocolate Mousse:
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Sift dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, then stir in hot water. Bake for 25-30 mins. Cool.
- Melt dark chocolate. Cook egg yolks, sugar, and water until thick. Combine with chocolate. Whip cream, fold into chocolate mixture.
- Spread mousse over cooled cake, chill for 2-3 hours. Garnish before serving.
Notes
Let the cake chill overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg