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Dark chocolate mousse cake at home

Dark chocolate mousse cake: Easy decadence to make at home

Indulge in the rich and creamy texture of a homemade dark chocolate mousse cake that is both easy to prepare and decadently delicious.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 200 grams dark chocolate
  • 100 grams sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form, then fold it into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into a cake mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
  • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20 grams
  • Sodium: 50 milligrams
  • Fat: 25 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 15 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 30 grams
  • Fiber: 5 grams
  • Protein: 6 grams
  • Cholesterol: 100 milligrams

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