Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake: Indulgent & Easy Homemade Delight
A rich, creamy dark chocolate mousse cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until thick and pale.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Pour the mixture into a cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake, use milk chocolate instead.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, chocolate cake, easy dessert