Description
This Rich and Creamy Chocolate Mousse Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream — with a velvety mousse layer, moist cake base, and silky ganache topping. Elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
**For the Cake Layer:**
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
**For the Chocolate Mousse:**
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
**For the Ganache Topping:**
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
5. For the mousse, heat chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until melted; cool slightly.
6. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in melted chocolate gently until creamy and smooth.
7. Spread mousse evenly over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
8. To make ganache, heat heavy cream until hot (not boiling), pour over chocolate chips, and stir until glossy.
9. Pour ganache over the mousse layer, spreading evenly.
10. Refrigerate again for 1–2 hours before serving.
11. Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy this rich, dreamy dessert!
Notes
You can make the mousse a day in advance to save time.
For an extra touch, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or berries.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.