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Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake

Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake

Indulge in this irresistible Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert for chocolate lovers that pairs airy mousse with a rich cake layer.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: French

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 60 g Plaistowe Premium Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
  • 50 g unsalted butter, chopped
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 60 ml hot water
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 40 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tbsp NESTLÉ BAKERS' CHOICE Cocoa
  • 1 egg
Mousse Layer
  • 400 g Plaistowe Premium Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
  • 100 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
  • 750 ml thickened cream
Glaze
  • 200 g Plaistowe Premium Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
  • 185 ml thickened cream
  • 2 tbsp liquid glucose

Equipment

  • 22cm springform pan
  • Heatproof Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 160C/140C fan forced. Release base of a 22cm springform pan. Invert, line with baking paper, and grease side with melted butter.
  2. Melt chocolate, butter, sugar, and water in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Remove from heat. Stir in flours, cocoa, and egg; pour into pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  3. Cool cake completely in pan.
  4. For mousse, place chocolates in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (don't let the water touch the bowl). Stir for 3-4 minutes or until melted and smooth.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. Beat cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Fold a third of the cream into the chocolate mixture. Repeat twice until well combined.
  6. Spoon mousse into the pan. Tap on the bench to remove air pockets and smooth the surface with a spatula. Place in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight to chill and set.
  7. For the glaze, combine chocolate, cream, and glucose in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Cool slightly and pour over mousse. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to set.
  8. Serve cut into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice

Notes

Store your Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Serve chilled without reheating for the best texture.

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