Best Mousse Cake
A luxurious dessert featuring a rich chocolate base topped with light and airy mousse, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder Sifted to prevent lumps
- 1 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups butter, softened Room temperature
- 2 pieces eggs Room temperature
- 1 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mousse
- 2 cups heavy cream Whipped until soft peaks form
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Room temperature
- 1 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips For garnishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until blended.
- Add softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
Mousse Preparation
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Assembly
- Spread the mousse evenly over the cooled cake surface.
- Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, sprinkle chocolate chips on top for garnish.
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Notes
For serving, consider adding fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Properly store leftovers covered in the fridge.