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Decadent Chocolate Mousse Party Cake

Rich chocolate mousse cake with whipped cream, perfect for parties and celebrations.

Decadent Chocolate Mousse Party Cake

Make a decadent chocolate mousse party cake with rich dark chocolate and light whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations and easy to prepare.

Recipe Details

Prep time
20m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
2h
Total time
2h 35m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 50 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa
  • 100 ml heavy cream cold
  • 10 g granulated sugar
  • 1 piece large egg white fresh
  • 10 g unsalted butter softened
  • 20 g all purpose flour
  • 5 g cocoa powder unsweetened

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  2. Line a small round cake pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a double boiler until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk large egg white until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually add granulated sugar to egg white while whisking until stiff peaks form.
  6. In a separate bowl, sift all purpose flour and cocoa powder together.
  7. Fold melted chocolate mixture gently into egg whites.
  8. Add sifted flour and cocoa powder mixture to chocolate and egg whites, folding carefully to combine without deflating.
  9. For batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Remove cake from oven and let cool completely in pan.
  11. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  12. Spread whipped cream over cooled cake evenly to create mousse layer.
  13. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours before serving to set mousse.

Tips

  • Use high quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
  • Make sure heavy cream is cold before whipping for better volume.
  • Fold ingredients gently to keep mousse light and airy.

Serving Suggestions

  • fresh berries
  • whipped cream
  • mint leaves

Enjoy this rich and airy chocolate mousse party cake as a delightful centerpiece for your next celebration.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 4
  • Sodium (g): 0.05
  • Sugar (g): 20
  • Fat (g): 22
  • Carbohydrates (g): 30
  • Protein (g): 6
  • Calories: 350
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.1
  • Saturated Fat (g): 12

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