Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake
350kcal
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
For the mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped until soft peaks form
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
Mousse Preparation
- Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
- Spread the chocolate mousse over the cooled cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein5gFat17gSaturated Fat10gSodium220mgFiber3gSugar25g
Notes
Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the mousse to prevent it from melting. Use high-quality chocolate chips for a richer flavor in your mousse.