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Chocolate Mousse Cake - Get Perfect One With A Simple Guide

Umer
Creating the ideal chocolate mousse cake is a breeze with this simple recipe. Topped with a fluffy layer of decadent chocolate mousse.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 10 People

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Genoise Sponge Cake:

  • 2 Eggs
  • 55 g Sugar
  • 40 g Flour
  • 10 g Cocoa Powder
  • tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Baking Powder

Chocolate ganache:

  • 300 g Milk Chocolate
  • 360 g Heavy Cream

Whipped cream (optional):

  • ¾ cup Cream
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon Cocoa Powder

Instructions
 

Make The Chocolate Genoise Sponge

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare a 9x9" pan with parchment paper (or use a 9" round pan).
  • Whisk eggs and sugar for 3-5 minutes until pale yellow and fluffy, reaching the ribbon stage (mixture falls like a ribbon when lifted).
  • Sift in the dry ingredients and gently fold until combined, preserving the air.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 13-15 minutes until fully baked.
  • Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare A Ganache

  • Heat the cream until it boils and pour it over the chopped chocolate in a bowl.
  • Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  • If there are any solid chunks, microwave for 10-15 seconds and stir again.
  • Cool the ganache in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes (or use the freezer to speed up), ensuring it remains smooth, not solid.

Make The Chocolate Mousse

  • Chill heavy cream and whisk until stiff peaks form (do not overwhip).
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled ganache in 2-3 batches to keep it fluffy.
  • Save some ganache to add as an extra layer to the cake, if desired.

Assemble The Cake

  • Cover the cake with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, lift the cake from the pan using the parchment paper and place it on a serving platter.
  • Slice into squares and enjoy.

Chill And Serve

  • Let the cake set in the fridge for 1-2 hours, or use the freezer to speed up the process.
  • Remove the cake from the pan using the parchment paper, cut into bite-sized cubes, and serve.
  • For the best texture, chill the cake in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • For optimal enjoyment, ensure the cake is kept very cold by refrigerating it. You can even pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes before indulging!
  • If your cake seems a bit dry, consider brushing on some simple syrup before adding the mousse.
  • To add a touch of elegance, try removing around ¾ cup of the ganache and incorporating it as an additional layer before the mousse in the cake.
  • If you prefer a different shape, you can make this cake in a 9" round pan using the same method instead of a square pan.
  • Another fun option is to bake the cake in muffin cups and then assemble it in individual dessert cups for a unique presentation. Enjoy!
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