Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake: The Ultimate Indulgent Treat
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse cake that will satisfy all chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate with the butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar, vanilla, and salt until pale and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a cake pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
- You can garnish with chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse cake, dessert, indulgent treat