Description
This Chocolate Mousse Cake is a decadent and rich dessert featuring layers of moist dark chocolate cake filled and topped with light, fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for special occasions, it combines a smooth chocolate batter with a creamy mousse-like whipped cream for an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mousse Filling
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking and enhance chocolate flavor.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar vigorously until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, ensuring good aeration for a light texture in the cake.
- Combine Chocolate Mixture: Gently fold the melted chocolate and butter into the egg and sugar mixture, being careful not to deflate the aerated eggs.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder to remove lumps, then carefully fold them into the chocolate batter until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks.
- Whip the Cream: Whip fresh cream until soft peaks form. This will be used as the mousse-like filling and topping to add lightness and balance the richness of the chocolate cake.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes have cooled, spread a layer of whipped cream on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer over it. Finish by spreading whipped cream on top of the cake for a smooth and creamy finish.
- Serve: Chill the assembled cake if desired before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Notes
- Use good-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure eggs and sugar are whipped well to create a light cake texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Whip cream just until soft peaks form to avoid over-beating.
- Chill the cake for an hour before serving to enhance taste and texture.
