Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake that combines rich chocolate cake with a velvety smooth chocolate mousse, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. A perfect dessert for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 Cup (133g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 Cup (30g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 Cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup (120ml) full-fat buttermilk*, room temperature (DIY recipe in notes)
- 1/2 Cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 2 Cups (370g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 1/3 Cups (560ml) heavy whipping cream, divided
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder (optional)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 Cup (93g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 Cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
For Garnish:
- 3 oz fresh raspberries
- 2 oz chocolate-covered espresso beans
Instructions
- Make the Chocolate Cake – Preheat the oven, prepare the pan, mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, pour batter, and bake.
- Make the Easy Chocolate Mousse – Melt chocolate, make ganache, whip cream, combine with ganache.
- Assemble the Chocolate Mousse Cake – Level cake, add mousse, refrigerate.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache – Melt chocolate, make ganache, cool.
- Add the Finishing Touches – Pour ganache over cake, garnish with raspberries and espresso beans.
Notes
- DIY buttermilk: For 1/2 cup buttermilk, add 1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Make ahead tip: The mousse cake can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Add ganache and garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate Dessert, Decadent Dessert, Chocolate Recipe
