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Easy Good Baking Recipe: Layered Chocolate Mousse Brownies

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Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a smooth and airy chocolate mousse layer — the ultimate layered chocolate dessert.

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar (optional)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

Mousse Layer:

  • 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin + 1 tbsp cold water (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

  • Melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugars, eggs, vanilla, then flour and salt.

  • Bake 22–25 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Melt chocolate and let cool. Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.

  • Fold in cooled chocolate. Add dissolved gelatin if using.

  • Spread mousse over brownies. Chill 2+ hours to set.

  • Dust with cocoa or decorate. Slice and serve.

Notes

Store in fridge 4–5 days or freeze up to 1 month. Use boxed brownies for a shortcut.

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