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Chocolate Mousse Cake with Fluffy Layers

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A silky, layered dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake base and airy mousse topping. Finished with optional ganache for an elegant and indulgent bite.

Ingredients

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Cake Layer:

  • ½ cup butter

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup flour

  • ½ cup cocoa powder

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Mousse:

  • 8 oz dark chocolate

  • 1½ cups heavy cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • (Optional) 1 tsp gelatin + 1 tbsp water

Ganache (optional):

  • 4 oz dark chocolate

  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a springform pan.

  • Prepare cake base: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, then dry ingredients. Bake 25–30 mins. Cool.

  • Melt chocolate and cool slightly. Whip cream to soft peaks. Stir gelatin (if using) into chocolate.

  • Fold whipped cream into chocolate until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.

  • Chill for 4+ hours or overnight.

  • For ganache, pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, stir, and pour on top.

  • Chill again before slicing.

Notes

  • Use a flourless base for a gluten-free version.

  • Add raspberry jam between layers for a fruity note.

  • Best served slightly chilled.

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