Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this luscious Chocolate Mousse Cake that combines rich chocolate cake layers with a heavenly chocolate mousse topping. A perfect treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water (not boiling)
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chocolate Cake – Preheat oven. Grease pan. Mix dry ingredients. Combine wet ingredients. Blend together. Bake and cool.
- Chocolate Mousse – Melt marshmallows, chocolate, and milk. Whip cream. Fold into chocolate mix. Spread over cake. Chill.
Notes
- You can garnish the cake with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an added touch.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before spreading the mousse to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe
