Description
A rich and decadent dark chocolate mousse cake with a fluffy cake base.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Chocolate shavings
- Optional: Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps distribute the cocoa evenly throughout the batter.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sugar, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well blended.
- Make the Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. The batter should be smooth and slightly glossy.
- Bake the Cake Base: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes. The cake should spring back lightly when touched. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt it gently using a double boiler or short microwave intervals. Stir until smooth and allow it to cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. The cream should be fluffy but not stiff.
- Create the Mousse: Fold the melted chocolate gently into the whipped cream. Use slow, sweeping motions to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the mousse evenly over the cooled cake layer. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Decorate and Serve: Before serving, add chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder. Each slice of dark chocolate mousse cake reveals a beautiful contrast between the soft cake base and the creamy mousse.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate for the mousse.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg