Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake. A rich brownie base topped with a velvety chocolate mousse makes for a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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 Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until smooth. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, stir until combined. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the Chocolate Mousse: Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Beat powdered sugar and vanilla into remaining cream. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread mousse over cooled brownie base. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is rich and decadent, perfect for special occasions.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor.
- Make a day ahead for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
