Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake 

This Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake is a rich and creamy delight that blends moist layers of chocolate cake with airy, luscious mousse. It's perfect for celebrations or whenever you're craving an indulgent dessert and despite its gourmet feel, it's surprisingly easy to make. 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

Cake Batter

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup whole milk

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup boiling water 

Mousse

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream

• 8 oz semi‑sweet chocolate, chopped

• 3 large eggs, separated (yolks and whites)

• ½ cup granulated sugar (for yolks)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

Directions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pans
   Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

3. Combine Wet Ingredients
   Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. 

4. Add Boiling Water
   Stir in boiling water carefully the batter will be thin. 

5. Bake
   Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. 

6. Prepare Mousse Base
   Melt chopped chocolate over simmering water until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
   Meanwhile, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. 

7. Fold in Whipped Cream
   Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate yolk mixture. 

8. Incorporate Egg Whites
   Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the mousse mixture until no white streaks remain. 

9. Assemble Cake
   Place one cooled cake layer on serving plate. Spread half the mousse over it. Top with second layer, then cover the top and sides with remaining mousse. 

10. Chill
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. 

Nutrients (per slice)

• Calories: 350 kcal

• Sugar: 20 g

• Sodium: 200 mg

• Fat: 20 g (Saturated Fat: 10 g, Unsaturated Fat: 5 g)

• Trans Fat: 0 g

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Fiber: 2 g

• Protein: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 100 mg