Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
A rich, velvety cake featuring three layers of chocolate mousse, perfect for celebrations and indulgent desserts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Whip the cream and sugar in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Beat the egg yolks in another bowl until pale, then mix in melted chocolate and vanilla.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the whipped egg whites with the chocolate mixture, maintaining fluffiness.
- Chill the mousse in a cake pan for at least 4 hours.
- Serve garnished with chocolate shavings.
Notes
For variations, try adding orange zest or espresso for an extra kick. Use a dairy-free alternative with coconut cream if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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