Description
Rich, creamy, and decadent, this Chocolate Mousse Cake is a dream come true for chocolate lovers. With layers of soft cake and velvety mousse, it’s the ultimate dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
- Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, and milk. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool.
- For the mousse, whip cream with sugar, then fold in melted chocolate.
- Layer mousse over cake and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Toast the walnuts before using them in the frosting for a deeper flavor.
- Let the cake sit overnight for the flavors to develop fully.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American