Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this Chocolate Mousse Cake. Featuring a moist, rich dark chocolate cake base and a creamy, dreamy chocolate mousse topping, this dessert is elegant, irresistible, and perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Kosher salt
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Hot water
- For the Chocolate Mousse:
- Mini marshmallows
- Semisweet baking chocolate (chopped)
- Milk
- Cold heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch metal baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and vegetable oil.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add hot water and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare the Chocolate Mousse:
- In a saucepan, combine mini marshmallows, chopped chocolate, and milk.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Let cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread the chocolate mousse evenly over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use milk chocolate instead of semisweet for a sweeter mousse.
- No buttermilk? Mix 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5–10 minutes.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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