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Chocolate Mousse Cake with Fresh Strawberries

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A silky, decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake with a tender chocolate base and airy mousse topping. Perfect for special occasions and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

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Cake Base:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 eggs

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • ⅓ cup melted butter or oil

  • ½ cup milk or coffee

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Mousse:

  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1¾ cups heavy cream

  • ¼ cup cream (heated)

  • 1 tsp gelatin

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Ganache (Optional):

  • 4 oz chocolate

  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8- or 9-inch springform pan.

  • Whisk dry cake ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla. Combine with dry mix.

  • Bake 20–25 mins. Cool completely.

  • Bloom gelatin in water. Melt chocolate, stir in gelatin-cream mix.

  • Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold into cooled chocolate.

  • Spread mousse over cake base. Chill 4–6 hours or overnight.

  • (Optional) Pour ganache on top and chill 1 more hour.

Notes

  • Use quality chocolate for best results.

  • Serve chilled with berries or whipped cream.

  • Substitute crust for a no-bake version.

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