Description
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake is rich, silky, and deeply chocolatey—an elegant dessert with a tender cocoa base and a mousse-like finish. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want a decadent chocolate treat.
Ingredients
5 large eggs
8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
3/8 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch round or springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides.
2. Melt dark chocolate and butter together until smooth; let cool slightly.
3. Separate eggs. Beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Stir in melted chocolate mixture.
4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
5. Beat egg whites to soft peaks; gently fold into batter in batches to keep it light.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake 25–30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
7. Cool completely in the pan, then carefully remove.
8. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks; gently fold into the cooled chocolate base to create a silky mousse-like texture.
9. Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours (or overnight) until fully set. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
Chill overnight for the silkiest texture and cleanest slices.
Top with cocoa powder, chocolate curls, or fresh berries.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days in an airtight container. Freeze slices up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg