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Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

No Tofu! Recipe

4.7 from 23 reviews

Indulge in this decadent Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake that’s surprisingly easy to make, with layers of rich chocolate cake and creamy mousse topped with a silky ganache. Perfect for any special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) dairy-free milk, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup (48 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted vegan butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) dairy-free yogurt, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 mL) hot coffee

Chocolate Mousse:

  • 1 cup (240 g) vegan dairy-free chocolate
  • 3 cups (720 mL) heavy vegan cream, divided and cold
  • 1 batch vegan chocolate ganache

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a 9″ springform pan with 4″ walls by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the edges. Set aside.
  2. Make the cake batter: Whisk dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine both mixtures with hot coffee.
  3. Bake the cake layer: Pour batter into pan and bake for 33-35 minutes. Cool, level, and return to pan.
  4. Make the chocolate mousse: Melt chocolate and cream. Whip the remaining cream to stiff peaks, then fold in the chocolate mixture.
  5. Assemble the cake: Pour mousse on cake layer and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Make the ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, whisk until smooth. Cool for 30 minutes.
  7. Pour the ganache over the mousse: Once cooled, pour ganache over the mousse layer.
  8. Serve: Decorate with berries and serve chilled.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature as specified.
  • Chill the mixing bowl and whisk before whipping the cream for the mousse.
  • Store leftovers in the freezer for prolonged freshness.

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Keywords: Vegan, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Dessert, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Easy Recipe