🍫 Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake 🌟
🍽️ Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence with this Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake! Rich and decadent layers of moist chocolate cake are sandwiched with creamy chocolate mousse, creating a dessert that’s a true delight for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 🍰
- 1 cup sugar 🍬
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1/2 cup whole milk 🥛
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil 🌻
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1/2 cup boiling water 💧
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 🥛
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
- 2 tablespoons sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
Instructions:
Cake Preparation:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Add egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
4️⃣ Stir in boiling water until the mixture is smooth. The batter will be thin.
5️⃣ Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Mousse Preparation:
1️⃣ In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
2️⃣ In a separate bowl, beat the remaining heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
4️⃣ Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
Assembly:
1️⃣ Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.
2️⃣ Place the bottom layer on a serving plate and spread half of the chocolate mousse over the top.
3️⃣ Place the second layer of cake on top and spread the remaining mousse over the top and sides of the cake.
4️⃣ Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour (for mousse) + 2 hours (for cake)
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Enjoy this decadent Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake, perfect for any special occasion or just to satisfy your chocolate cravings! 🍰
