Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake: Indulge in This Easy Homemade Delight
Indulge in a rich and creamy dark chocolate mousse cake that’s simple to make yet elegantly delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and carefully fold them in.
- Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Let the mousse chill overnight for a more intense flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate Cake, Easy Dessert, Homemade Cake