Dark chocolate and espresso mousse cake recipe
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and can help improve brain function and lower the risk of heart disease.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Dark chocolate and espresso mousse cake recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
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Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold gently until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold the gelatin mixture into the whipped cream.
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Spread the espresso mousse over the cooled cake.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
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Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
