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Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

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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

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