Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of this Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake that combines a fudgy brownie base with a silky chocolate mousse topping. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the brownie base:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate mousse:
- Shaved chocolate
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Optional topping:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Make the brownie base: Melt butter in a saucepan, then mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Pour into pan and bake.
- Prepare the mousse: Melt chocolate chips, then whip cream with sugar and vanilla. Fold in melted chocolate.
- Assemble the cake: Spread mousse over cooled brownie layer in pan. Refrigerate until set.
- Serve: Garnish with shaved chocolate, whipped cream, or berries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the brownie layer is fully cooled before adding the mousse.
- For a richer taste, opt for dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- This cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
