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 mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 42 minutes mins
Chocolate Genoise Sponge Cake:
- 2 Eggs
- 55 g Sugar
- 40 g Flour
- 10 g Cocoa Powder
- ⅛ 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
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.
- 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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