Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and well combined. Gradually add oil while whisking.
- Alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the egg mixture, folding gently until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- If necessary, level the cake with a serrated knife after cooling.
- Heat 1 cup of cream until simmering, remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth. Whip another cup of cream to soft peaks and fold in the chocolate mixture.
- Arrange halved strawberries and pour the mousse over them in the cooled pan, chill for at least 4 hours.
- To make the ganache, heat a cup of cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Pour ganache over the mousse layer and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Remove the sides of the springform pan and decorate with fresh strawberries before serving.
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Notes
For cleaner cuts, warm your knife under hot water before slicing. Chill time is crucial for set and flavor.
